At a Glance
Average Property Price - IG3
£505,609
83
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - IG
£1,744
88
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - IG3
£40,267
59
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - IG
6.3%
70
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - IG3
3.3%
56
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - IG
3.9%
50
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — IG3
Top 5 streets in IG3 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parkway | £978,875 |
| 2 | Egerton Gardens | £875,667 |
| 3 | Tresco Gardens | £828,000 |
| 4 | Gyllyngdune Gardens | £796,000 |
| 5 | Trenance Gardens | £783,500 |
Highest Monthly Sales — IG3
The highest-value transaction recorded in IG3 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in IG3 is £500,000, placing it among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.0% annually—a rate close to the national average. Transaction volumes have eased slightly, with 171 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 187, reflecting modest softening in activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents of £1,728 sit well above the national average, reflecting strong rental demand in the area. Rental growth has outpaced the national pace at 4.2% annually over the past decade. The current flat yield of 5.9% is notably higher than the 10-year average of 4.8%, signalling improving returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income stands at £40,267, slightly above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 11.8x has worsened since 2016 (when it was 10.0x), indicating that property has become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has similarly deteriorated, with renters now spending 38.1% of income on housing compared to 35.7% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
IG3 has a notably younger age profile than England overall, with particularly strong representation among under-15s (23.7%) and 35–49-year-olds (23%), reflecting its appeal to growing families. The private rental sector dominates at 37% of all housing, far above the national average of 21.7%, while outright ownership (25.4%) is below average. The workforce is characterised by a higher proportion of elementary roles (12.6%) and a lower share of professionals (19.7%) compared to national norms.