At a Glance
Average Property Price - EX21
£341,724
54
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - EX
£964
46
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - EX21
£35,365
33
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - EX
4.4%
8
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - EX21
2.8%
22
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - EX
3.5%
26
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in EX21 stands at £342,000, which is close to the national median. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.8% annually — a notably slower pace than the UK average, placing it among the lower-growth areas nationally. Transaction activity has slowed in recent years, with 52 sales in the latest full year against a 10-year average of 65, suggesting a tighter market.
Rent & Yield Trends
The average monthly rent in the broader EX postcode area is £964, which is slightly below the national midpoint. Rental growth over the past decade has been modest at 3.5% annually, below the national pace. Rental yields have improved, standing at 4.4% in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 3.9%, reflecting a modest uptick in investment returns.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in EX21 is £35,365, which is below the national average. Purchase affordability has deteriorated noticeably: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 8.7x in 2016 to 11.7x today, meaning homes now cost significantly more relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has improved slightly, with the rent-to-income ratio easing from 27.7% to 27% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
EX21 has a notably older demographic profile, with nearly 30% aged 65 and over — well above the national average of 19.6% — and a particularly strong representation in the 50–64 age group at 26.2%. Conversely, younger cohorts are underrepresented: those aged 16–24 account for just 7.4% versus the national 11%. Housing is dominated by outright ownership at 53.1%, far above the national average of 33.7%, reflecting the area's mature population. Employment is heavily skewed towards trades, which account for 22.6% of the workforce — more than double the national figure — consistent with the district's rural and agricultural character.