At a Glance
Average Property Price - HA7
£655,163
92
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - HA
£1,775
90
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - HA7
£51,717
91
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - HA
5.2%
28
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - HA7
0.1%
2
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - HA
3.2%
16
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in HA7 is £655,000, placing it among the most expensive districts nationally. However, growth over the past decade has been exceptionally weak at just 0.1% annually—far below the national average and among the slowest-growing areas in the UK. Transaction volumes have also declined, with 264 sales in the latest year compared to an average of 328 over the preceding decade.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader HA postcode is £1,775, well above the national average. Rental growth has been modest at 3.2% annually, significantly below the national pace. The flat yield currently stands at 5.2%, a noticeable improvement from the 10-year average of 4.3%, reflecting a more favourable rental return environment in recent times.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £51,717, placing the area among the highest-earning neighbourhoods nationally. Purchase affordability has improved modestly: the price-to-income ratio has fallen from 15.0x in 2016 to 14.1x today. Rental affordability has also strengthened, with the rent-to-income ratio declining from 37.9% to 34.3% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews towards older families and early retirees, with a notably elevated share aged 35–49 (21.2% against 18.7% nationally) and a lower proportion of young adults aged 16–24 (9.7% against 11.0%). Economically, the area is dominated by professionals (27.5% against 20.5% nationally) and managers (17.1% against 13.4%), reflecting its affluent character. Social rented housing is significantly below the national average at 9.6%, while private rental tenure is elevated at 26.6% against 21.7% nationally.