At a Glance
Average Property Price - IG4
£537,179
84
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - IG
£1,728
88
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - IG4
£44,413
74
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - IG
5.9%
68
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - IG4
2.7%
19
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - IG
4.2%
71
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in IG4 is £537,000, placing it among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.7% annually—a slower pace than the national average. Transaction activity has eased: 46 sales were recorded in the latest full year, compared to a 10-year average of 57 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader IG postcode area stands at £1,728, which is among the highest nationally. Rents have grown at 4.2% annually over ten years—notably faster than the national trend. The flat yield has strengthened to 5.9%, up from a 10-year average of 4.8%, signalling an improving rental return.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £44,413, placing the area in the upper third nationally. The price-to-income ratio has deteriorated to 12.0x from 10.6x in 2016, reflecting a marked tightening of purchase affordability. Rental affordability has also declined: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 35.7% to 38.1%, indicating that a larger share of household income is now required to cover rent.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably strong representation of middle-aged residents: those aged 35–49 make up just over one in five of the population, well above the national average. The 50–64 age group is also slightly elevated. Housing tenure is distinctive for its high rate of mortgaged ownership at 38.2%, nearly half again above the national norm, while social renting is very low at just 3.8%. The employment profile is heavily skewed toward professional and managerial roles, which together account for over two in five workers—substantially above national levels.