At a Glance
Average Property Price - EX5
£351,833
57
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - EX
£964
46
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - EX5
£24,841
3
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - EX
4.4%
8
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - EX5
2.7%
21
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - EX
3.5%
26
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in EX5 is £352,000, close to the national median. Over the past decade, the area has seen annualised price growth of 2.7%, which is below the national average, suggesting a relatively steady but modest appreciation compared to faster-growing regions. Transaction volumes have declined: 338 sales were recorded in the latest full year, compared to a 10-year average of 509 per year, indicating a softening in market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
The average monthly rent in the broader EX postcode area is £964, slightly below the national median. Rental growth over the past decade has averaged 3.5% annually, below the national pace. The flat yield currently stands at 4.4%, up from a 10-year average of 3.9%, reflecting a modest improvement in rental returns relative to property values in recent times.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income in EX5 is £24,841, significantly below the national average and among the lowest nationally. The price-to-income ratio has deteriorated sharply, rising from 8.1x in 2016 to 14.6x today, indicating substantially reduced purchase affordability over the past eight years. Rental affordability has improved slightly: the rent-to-income ratio has eased from 27.7% in 2016 to 27% now, a marginal gain.
Resident Demographic Profile
EX5 has a notably ageing profile: those aged 65 and over account for nearly a quarter of the population, well above the national average of 19.6%, while the 25–34 age group is underrepresented at 9.9% against a national norm of 13.4%. Ownership is strong, with 42.8% owning outright—well above the national average of 33.7%—whilst private renting is below average at 17.4%. The employment mix is relatively balanced, though trades workers (13.1%) and managers (15.9%) are slightly more prevalent than nationally.