At a Glance
Average Property Price - EN6
£704,541
93
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - EN
£1,757
90
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - EN6
£48,428
85
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - EN
5.9%
66
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - EN6
4.2%
72
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - EN
3.6%
33
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in EN6 is £705,000, placing it among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.2% annually—a moderate pace, slightly above the national midpoint. Transaction activity has eased recently, with 329 sales in the latest full year compared to an average of 374 over the preceding decade.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader EN postcode area stand at £1,757, well above the national average. Rental growth over ten years has been steady at 3.6% per annum, though this lags national trends. The flat yield of 5.9% is notably stronger than the ten-year average of 4.8%, reflecting recent rental momentum relative to property values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household income in EN6 averages £48,400, placing it in the upper quartile nationally. The price-to-income ratio has risen to 13.3x from 12.2x in 2016, indicating purchase affordability has worsened over the period. Rental affordability, by contrast, has improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 39.2% to 36.8%, suggesting rental costs have become slightly easier to carry relative to earnings.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older than the national average, with over a third aged 50 or above and nearly a quarter aged 65-plus. Owner-occupation is strong, with 42% owning outright and a further 32% with a mortgage, well above national norms, while private renting is correspondingly lower at 17%. The workforce is weighted towards professional and managerial roles—41% combined—reflecting the area's commuter character; elementary employment is notably sparse at just 6%.