At a Glance
Average Property Price - HD4
£210,036
15
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - HD
£747
17
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - HD4
£33,970
25
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - HD
5.5%
47
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - HD4
3.7%
55
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - HD
3.9%
51
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in HD4 is £210,000, placing it among the cheapest 15% of postcodes nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.7% annually—roughly in line with the national average. Transaction activity has slowed notably: 293 sales were recorded in the latest full year, down from a 10-year average of 413, suggesting a shift toward a quieter market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader HD area stands at £747, below the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has been modest at 3.9% annually, tracking close to the national pace. The current flat yield of 5.5% is above its 10-year average of 5.0%, indicating improved returns for landlords in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income in HD4 is £33,970, placing it in the lower quarter nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 6.0x has improved slightly since 2016 (when it was 6.1x), suggesting modest progress in purchase affordability. Rental affordability has also improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 21.2% in 2016 to 20.7% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews slightly younger than average, with 19.1% under 15 compared to the national 17.5%. The employment profile is notably weighted toward elementary roles (11.5% against the national 10.2%) and caring occupations (10.8% versus 9.2%), while professional and managerial positions are underrepresented at 17.4% and 10.3% respectively. Housing tenure closely mirrors national patterns, though social rented accommodation is somewhat more prevalent at 18.7% compared to the national 16.5%.