At a Glance
Average Property Price - HP19
£309,825
45
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - HP
£1,492
81
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - HP19
£43,476
71
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - HP
5.4%
36
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - HP19
3.0%
29
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - HP
3.7%
43
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in HP19 is £310,000, close to the national midpoint. Price growth over the past decade has averaged 3.0% annually, below the national trend, reflecting steadier rather than rapid appreciation. Transaction activity has slowed recently, with 359 sales recorded in the latest full year compared to an average of 449 over the preceding decade.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average rents in the broader HP postcode area stand at £1,492 per month, placing them among the most expensive nationally. Rental growth has averaged 3.7% annually over ten years, slightly below the national pace. Yields have recovered: the current flat yield of 5.4% sits notably above the ten-year average of 4.6%, signalling improving returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household income in HP19 averages £43,476, well above the national median. Purchase affordability has improved: the price-to-income ratio has fallen from 7.1x in 2016 to 6.5x today. However, rental affordability has weakened; the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 29.3% to 31.6% over the same period, indicating that renters now spend a larger share of income on housing.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably family-oriented: those aged under 15 represent nearly a quarter of residents, compared to 17.5% nationally, while the 35–49 age group is also overrepresented at 23.7%. Mortgage-backed ownership is strong at 39.6%, well above the national 27.0%, though outright ownership is lower at 19.7%. The workforce skews towards technical roles (14.4%) and caring professions (10.2%), both above national averages.