At a Glance
Average Property Price - EX17
£339,441
53
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - EX
£964
46
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - EX17
£39,970
58
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - EX
4.4%
8
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - EX17
3.2%
33
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - EX
3.5%
26
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in EX17 is £339,000, close to the national median and offering fairly typical value for money across the UK. Over the past decade, prices have grown by 3.2% annually—a below-average pace compared to most districts nationally. Transaction activity has declined noticeably: 228 sales were recorded in the latest full year, down from a ten-year average of 311 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader EX postcode area stands at £964, slightly below the national median. Rental growth has lagged the national trend, expanding at 3.5% annually over ten years. Flat yields have improved: the current yield of 4.4% sits above the ten-year average of 3.9%, indicating a modest tightening of rental returns relative to capital values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £40,000 sits above the national average, positioning the area in the upper-middle income percentile. Housing affordability has deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 7.7x in 2016 to 8.9x today, reflecting prices rising faster than local incomes. Rental affordability, however, has improved slightly: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 27.7% to 27%, offering modest relief to tenants.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older than the national average: one quarter are aged 65 and over, while those aged 16–24 account for just 8%, well below the typical 11%. Owner-occupation is strong, with 42% owning outright—significantly above the 34% national average—while private rental tenure is correspondingly lower at 18%. The employment profile reflects a rural, skilled workforce: trades account for 16% of employment, well above the 11% national average, while professional occupations are underrepresented at 17% versus 21% nationally.