At a Glance
Average Property Price - IG10
£607,903
90
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - IG
£1,728
88
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - IG10
£49,750
88
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - IG
5.9%
68
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - IG10
2.8%
21
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - IG
4.2%
71
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in IG10 is £608,000, placing it among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, the area has seen annualised price growth of 2.8%, which is below the national average pace. Transaction volumes have remained relatively stable, with 452 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 483 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader IG postcode area stands at £1,728, positioning it among the most expensive rental markets nationally. Rents have grown at 4.2% annually over ten years, outpacing national growth trends. The flat yield currently stands at 5.9%, notably above its 10-year average of 4.8%, signalling improving returns for investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income in IG10 is £49,750, significantly above the national average. The current price-to-income ratio of 10.7x represents a substantial improvement from 11.4x in 2016, indicating that property has become more affordable relative to earnings. However, rental affordability has tightened; the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 35.7% in 2016 to 38.1% today, suggesting renters now dedicate a larger share of income to housing costs.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area skews notably towards families and middle-aged residents, with those aged 35–49 representing 21.5% of the population—above the national average of 18.7%. Mortgage ownership is particularly strong at 35.6%, well above the national figure of 27.0%, reflecting the area's appeal to owner-occupier households. The employment profile is dominated by professionals (22%) and managers (18.2%), both significantly higher than national averages, indicating a skilled and affluent workforce.