At a Glance
Average Property Price - EN4
£733,022
94
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - EN
£1,757
90
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - EN4
£54,493
94
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - EN
5.9%
66
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - EN4
3.1%
33
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - EN
3.6%
33
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
EN4 is among the most expensive postcodes nationally, with an average price of £733,000. However, price growth over the past decade has been below average, at 3.1% annually. Transaction activity has declined from its 10-year average, with 248 sales in the latest year compared to a historical average of 322, suggesting a more cautious market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rental costs in the EN postcode area are well above the national average at £1,757 per month. Rent growth over the past decade has been below average at 3.6% annually. The flat yield has improved markedly, rising to 5.9% from a 10-year average of 4.8%, indicating a more favourable return for buy-to-let investors despite modest rental growth.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes in EN4 are among the highest nationally, averaging £54,493. Purchase affordability has improved since 2016: the price-to-income ratio has fallen from 15.5x to 14.2x, reflecting either income growth or a slowdown in price rises. Rental affordability has also strengthened, with the rent-to-income ratio declining from 39.2% to 36.8%.
Resident Demographic Profile
EN4 has a notably strong family profile, with those aged 35–49 representing 21.7% of the population—well above the national average of 18.7%—and under-15s at 20.2% compared to 17.5% nationally. The working-age population leans heavily towards professionals (27.2% vs 20.5% nationally) and managers (17.8% vs 13.4%), reflecting a affluent, educated workforce. Housing is split almost evenly between outright ownership (32.1%) and mortgaged properties (32.3%), with private renting higher than average at 26.5%, though social rented housing is significantly below the national norm at 8.2%.