At a Glance
Average Property Price - HP17
£573,184
88
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - HP
£1,492
81
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - HP17
£50,412
89
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - HP
5.4%
36
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - HP17
1.6%
6
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - HP
3.7%
43
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £573,000 places HP17 among the most expensive areas nationally. However, price growth over the past decade has been sluggish at 1.6% annually—well below the national average. Transaction activity declined from its 10-year average of 203 sales per year to 169 in the latest period, suggesting a cooling market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents in the broader HP postcode average £1,492, positioning it above the national median. Rental growth of 3.7% over a decade is broadly in line with national trends. The flat yield has strengthened to 5.4%, up from a 10-year average of 4.6%, indicating improving returns for landlords despite the modest growth backdrop.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £50,412 places HP17 in the top tier nationally. However, affordability has deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 10.5x in 2016 to 11.6x today, making property purchase harder relative to earnings. Rental affordability has similarly worsened, with rents consuming 31.6% of household income compared to 29.3% six years ago.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older and more affluent than the national average. Those aged 65 and over account for nearly a quarter of residents—significantly above the national share of 19.6%—while those aged 16–24 are notably underrepresented at 7.6%. Home ownership is strong, with 41.9% owning outright and a further 32.5% with a mortgage, reflecting the area's retirement appeal. The workforce is heavily weighted towards managers (21.2%) and professionals (23.8%), well above national norms, while elementary workers (5.2%) are scarce.