At a Glance
Average Property Price - E4
£551,855
86
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - E
£2,113
93
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - E4
£50,554
90
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - E
4.8%
14
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - E4
3.9%
64
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - E
3.3%
19
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average price of £552,000 places E4 among the most expensive districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.9% annually—broadly in line with the national pace. Transaction activity has declined; last year saw 573 sales against a 10-year average of 701, indicating a softer market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rents in the broader E postcode area average £2,113 per month, ranking among the highest nationally. Rent growth over the past decade has been below the national average at 3.3% annually. Yields have improved, currently standing at 4.8% against a 10-year average of 4.0%, reflecting stronger returns for landlords in recent times.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £51,000 is well above the national average, placing the area among the highest-earning districts. Purchase affordability has improved modestly: the price-to-income ratio has fallen from 10.9x in 2016 to 10.7x today. Rental affordability has also strengthened, with the rent-to-income ratio declining from 49.7% to 46.2% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews slightly older, with 35–49-year-olds notably overrepresented at 21.2% versus the national 18.7%. Conversely, young adults aged 16–24 are underrepresented at 9.4% against 11.0% nationally. Housing tenure is more balanced than the national average, with a higher share of mortgaged ownership (33.3% vs 27.0%) and correspondingly lower social rented housing (15.3% vs 16.5%). The employment mix is weighted towards professionals and managers (36.9% combined), significantly above the national 33.9%, reflecting an affluent, well-qualified workforce.