At a Glance
Average Property Price - EN5
£656,763
92
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - EN
£1,757
90
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - EN5
£56,047
96
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - EN
5.9%
66
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - EN5
2.5%
16
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - EN
3.6%
33
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in EN5 is £657,000, placing it among the most expensive nationally. However, 10-year annualised growth of 2.5% is well below the national pace, reflecting a more modest appreciation trajectory. Transaction volumes have softened, with 382 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 464.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the EN postcode area stand at £1,757, among the highest nationally. Rent growth over the past decade has been moderate at 3.6% annually, below the national average. Yields have improved notably, with the current flat yield of 5.9% now well above its 10-year average of 4.8%, signalling improving returns for landlords.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income of £56,047 is among the highest nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 11.7x has improved meaningfully since 2016 (when it stood at 12.8x), indicating better purchase affordability relative to earnings. Rental affordability has also strengthened considerably, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 39.2% in 2016 to 36.8% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
The age profile is notably skewed towards the 35–49 bracket, which accounts for 21.8% of the population—well above the national average of 18.7%—whilst younger adults aged 16–24 are underrepresented at 9%. The employment mix is heavily weighted towards professionals (30.3%) and managers (17.8%), both significantly above national averages, reflecting the area's affluent character. Social rented housing accounts for only 10.8% of tenure, below the national figure of 16.5%.