At a Glance
Average Property Price - EX8
£364,354
59
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - EX
£964
46
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - EX8
£39,159
54
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - EX
4.4%
8
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - EX8
3.9%
64
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - EX
3.5%
26
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in EX8 is £364,000, placing it slightly above the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.9% annually—a solid pace that sits slightly above the national average. Transaction activity has moderated recently, with 507 sales in the latest year compared to an historical average of 710, suggesting a somewhat quieter market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader EX area stands at £964, close to the national average. Rental growth over ten years has been modest at 3.5% annually, below the national pace. The flat yield has improved to 4.4%, up from a ten-year average of 3.9%, indicating a marginal strengthening in rental returns despite softer capital growth.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £39,159 sits just above the national median. Purchase affordability has tightened: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 8.5x in 2016 to 9.9x today, reflecting prices outpacing income growth. Rental affordability has marginally improved, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 27.7% to 27%—still demanding but stable.
Resident Demographic Profile
EX8 has a distinctly older population profile: nearly three in ten residents are aged 65 or over, well above the national average of one in five, while those aged 16–24 are notably underrepresented at 8.7% versus 11% nationally. Outright home ownership is strong at 41%, significantly above the national average, reflecting the area's appeal to downsizers and retirees. Employment skews towards caring professions at 13%—nearly half as much again as the national average—alongside a smaller professional workforce than typical.