At a Glance
Average Property Price - HA4
£574,260
88
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - HA
£1,775
90
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - HA4
£56,656
96
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - HA
5.2%
28
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - HA4
2.7%
20
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - HA
3.2%
16
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in HA4 is £574,000, placing it among the most expensive nationally. However, the area has experienced relatively modest price growth over the past decade, with a 10-year annualised rate of 2.7% — well below the national average. Transaction activity has declined noticeably, with 510 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 670 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents in the broader HA postcode average £1,775, among the highest nationally. Rental growth has been relatively subdued at 3.2% annually over the past decade, lagging behind the national pace. The flat yield currently stands at 5.2%, a meaningful improvement from the 10-year average of 4.3%, reflecting recent upward pressure on rents relative to capital values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes in HA4 are exceptionally high, among the top tier nationally, with an average of £56,656. The price-to-income ratio of 9.8x has improved since 2016 (when it stood at 10.6x), indicating that property has become modestly more affordable relative to local earning power. Rental affordability has also improved materially: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 37.9% in 2016 to 34.3% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
The age profile is notably skewed toward middle age, with the 35–49 age group representing 21.9% of residents — well above the national average of 18.7% — while young adults aged 16–24 are underrepresented at 8.9%. The tenure mix shows a strong preference for ownership: 35% hold mortgages (well above the 27% national average) and 36.1% own outright, while social rented housing is significantly below average at 7.8%. Employment is dominated by professional, managerial, and technical roles, which together account for over 57% of the workforce — substantially higher than the 47.1% national figure across these categories.