At a Glance
Average Property Price - EX39
£291,323
40
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - EX
£977
45
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - EX39
£34,617
29
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - EX
4.6%
6
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - EX39
2.8%
39
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - EX
3.5%
23
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — EX39
Top 5 streets in EX39 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odun Road | £975,000 |
| 2 | Torridge Road | £963,333 |
| 3 | Chichester Close | £956,250 |
| 4 | Goats Hill Road | £929,167 |
| 5 | Tadworthy Road | £911,667 |
Highest Monthly Sales — EX39
The highest-value transaction recorded in EX39 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in EX39 is £307,000, which is slightly below the national median. Over the past decade, the area has seen annualised price growth of 3.2%, which is below the national average pace, suggesting a more modest appreciation trajectory than many parts of the UK. Transaction activity has slowed: 613 sales were completed in the latest full year, compared with an average of 815 annually over the past decade, indicating a recent softening in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rental costs in the broader EX postcode area stand at £964, close to the national midpoint. Rental growth over the past decade has been 3.5% per year—below the national average, reflecting relatively steady rather than dynamic demand. The flat yield currently sits at 4.4%, above the 10-year average of 3.9%, indicating an improving return for buy-to-let investors, with yields trending upward.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in EX39 is £35,000, placing it in the lower-income third nationally. Purchase affordability has deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 8.5x in 2016 to 9.8x today, meaning homes now require nearly a decade of average household income to purchase—a meaningful shift over the period. Rental affordability has improved slightly, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 27.7% to 27%, offering modest relief to tenants.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is distinctly older, with a quarter aged 65 and over—well above the national average of 19.6%—and correspondingly lower representation of younger adults, particularly the 16–24 age group at 7.9% versus a national norm of 11%. Housing tenure reflects this profile: 42% own their homes outright, significantly higher than the 33.7% national average. The employment mix is weighted towards trades (16.8% versus 10.5% nationally) and caring professions (13.5% versus 9.2%), with notably lower representation of managers and professionals, typical of a coastal-retirement economy.