At a Glance
Average Property Price - IG7
£659,630
92
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - IG
£1,728
88
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - IG7
£51,490
91
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - IG
5.9%
68
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - IG7
3.3%
37
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - IG
4.2%
71
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £660,000 places IG7 among the most expensive postcodes nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.3% annually—a slower pace than the national average. Transaction activity has declined notably, with 197 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 279, suggesting a tightening market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £1,728 sits well above the national norm, reflecting the area's desirability. Rental growth has been robust at 4.2% per year over the past decade, outpacing the national average. The flat yield currently stands at 5.9%, a meaningful improvement from the 10-year average of 4.8%, indicating better returns for buy-to-let investors in recent times.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes average £51,490, placing IG7 among the highest-earning postcodes nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 13.0x has improved substantially since 2016 (when it was 16.0x), reflecting strong income growth relative to property prices. Rental affordability has softened slightly, with rent-to-income rising from 35.7% in 2016 to 38.1% today, though this remains moderate.
Resident Demographic Profile
The age profile skews towards families and middle-aged residents, with notably higher proportions in the 35–49 age group (21.4% vs 18.7% nationally) and under-15s (20.4% vs 17.5%), while younger adults aged 16–24 are underrepresented. Housing tenure strongly favours mortgaged ownership at 35.7%, well above the national average of 27%, and outright ownership is also prevalent at 31.7%. Professionally employed residents dominate at 23%, and managers comprise 19% of the workforce—both significantly above national norms—while elementary roles are notably scarce.