At a Glance
Average Property Price - EN10
£541,133
85
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - EN
£1,757
90
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - EN10
£47,610
83
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - EN
5.9%
66
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - EN10
3.7%
55
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - EN
3.6%
33
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
EN10 is among the most expensive areas nationally, with an average price of £541,000. Over the past decade, growth has been close to the national average at 3.7% annually. Transaction activity has softened recently, with 223 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 256, suggesting a modest slowdown in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rents in the broader EN postcode area are well above the national average at £1,757 per month, reflecting strong demand in this part of Essex. However, rental growth has lagged nationally over the past decade at 3.6% per year. The flat yield has improved to 5.9%, significantly ahead of the 10-year average of 4.8%, indicating better returns for landlords in the current market.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £47,610 is well above the national average. Purchase affordability has weakened: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 10.4x in 2016 to 10.9x today, making homeownership harder to achieve. Rental affordability has improved, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 39.2% to 36.8%, easing pressure on tenants.
Resident Demographic Profile
EN10 has a notably higher proportion of children (20.1% under 15) and young working-age adults (20% aged 35–49), making it attractive to families. Mortgage-backed ownership is particularly strong at 35.4%, well above the national average, while private renting is proportionally lower at 16.5%. The employment profile skews towards professional and managerial roles (33.7% combined), considerably above the national average, with administrative roles also more prevalent.