At a Glance
Average Property Price - EX6
£374,757
62
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - EX
£964
46
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - EX6
£41,973
66
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - EX
4.4%
8
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - EX6
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 EX6 is £375,000, placing it above the national median—among the more expensive districts. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.7% per annum, which is notably slower than the national average, reflecting a more steady and modest appreciation. Transaction volumes have fallen to 147 sales in the latest year, down from a 10-year average of 199 annually, suggesting a quieter market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average rents in the broader EX postcode area stand at £964 monthly, slightly below the national midpoint. Rental growth over ten years has averaged 3.5% per annum, again slightly slower than the national trend. The current flat yield of 4.4% is above its 10-year average of 3.9%, indicating that rental income is becoming more competitive relative to purchase prices.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes in EX6 average £42,000, placing the area above the national median and suggesting relative affluence. The current price-to-income ratio of 10.7x has deteriorated slightly since 2016 (when it stood at 10.1x), making purchase somewhat less affordable over the period. Rental affordability, by contrast, has marginally improved: the rent-to-income ratio has eased from 27.7% in 2016 to 27% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
EX6 has a substantially older population profile than England as a whole. Those aged 65 and over represent 27% of residents, nearly 40% above the national average, while the 50–64 age group is also overrepresented at 23%. Conversely, younger adults aged 16–24 and 25–34 are underrepresented. Housing tenure reflects this age structure: outright ownership is very high at 45%, far above the national norm of 34%, while private rental (18%) and social rented (8%) tenures are notably below average. Professionally employed residents are slightly elevated at 23%, and tradespeople account for 13%—a meaningful presence reflecting both rural and coastal trades.