At a Glance
Average Property Price - HA5
£733,836
94
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - HA
£1,775
90
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - HA5
£60,204
98
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - HA
5.2%
28
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - HA5
2.9%
27
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - HA
3.2%
16
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price of £734,000 places HA5 among the most expensive districts nationally. Price growth over the past decade has averaged 2.9% annually—materially slower than the national trend. Transaction volumes have eased to 358 sales in the latest year, down from a 10-year average of 478, reflecting a cooling in market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £1,775 is well above the national median, placing the area in the top tenth nationally. Rental growth over ten years has averaged 3.2% per year—below the national pace. The flat yield has strengthened to 5.2% in the latest year from a 10-year average of 4.3%, indicating improving returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £60,204 is substantially above the national average, positioning the area in the top percentile. The price-to-income ratio of 12.3x has improved from 13.0x in 2016, suggesting property prices have grown more slowly than local incomes. Rental affordability has also improved markedly: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 37.9% to 34.3% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably towards middle age and families: those aged 35–49 represent 22% (above the national 19%), whilst the 16–24 age group at 8.5% is well below the national 11%. Housing tenure reflects affluence, with 36.8% owning outright and a further 32.2% with mortgages—together exceeding the national average for owner occupation. The employment profile is heavily weighted towards professional and managerial roles, which together account for over half the workforce, compared to a national combined average of 34%.