At a Glance
Average Property Price - IG6
£484,663
79
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - IG
£1,728
88
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - IG6
£44,043
73
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - IG
5.9%
68
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - IG6
3.4%
45
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - IG
4.2%
71
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price of £485,000 places IG6 among the most expensive nationally. Price growth over the past decade has averaged 3.4% per year, broadly in line with the national trend. Annual transaction volumes have declined in recent years, with 237 sales recorded in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 295—a 20% drop.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £1,728 is among the highest nationally. Rental growth over the past decade has averaged 4.2% per year, outpacing the national rate. The flat yield has risen to 5.9%, well above its 10-year average of 4.8%, reflecting improved returns for rental investors in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £44,043 is above the national average. The price-to-income ratio stands at 10.4x—marginally improved from 10.5x in 2016, suggesting modest gains in purchase affordability. Rental affordability has tightened: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 35.7% to 38.1%, indicating that tenants are now paying a larger share of household income on rent.
Resident Demographic Profile
IG6 is notably family-oriented, with 21.6% of residents under 15—well above the national average of 17.5%—and a prominent 35–49 age group at 23.4%. The population is younger overall, with just 12.6% aged 65 or over, against the national 19.6%. Owner-occupation is strong at 66.2% (mortgage and outright combined), though private rental is also significant at 25.4%. The employment profile skews professional and managerial, with 21.7% professionals and 12.9% managers, offset by a slightly lower share of caring workers.