At a Glance
Average Property Price - IG9
£630,686
91
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - IG
£1,728
88
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - IG9
£53,783
94
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - IG
5.9%
68
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - IG9
2.7%
19
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - IG
4.2%
71
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price of £631,000 places IG9 among the most expensive nationally. However, 10-year annualised price growth of 2.7% has been below the national average, reflecting a more subdued long-term trajectory. Transaction volume in the latest year was 176 sales, modestly below the 10-year average of 199, suggesting stable but not buoyant market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £1,728 is well above the national average, reflecting the area's desirable status. Rent growth over ten years has been robust at 4.2% annually, outpacing the national pace. The flat yield of 5.9% is notably above its own 10-year average of 4.8%, indicating improving returns for landlords despite the high capital values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household income of £54,000 is among the highest nationally, placing IG9 in the top tier. The price-to-income ratio has improved from 12.1x in 2016 to 11.7x today, showing modest gains in purchase affordability relative to earnings. Rental affordability has tightened, however—the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 35.7% to 38.1%, suggesting rents have outpaced income growth.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews noticeably towards the 35–49 age band at 22.2%, substantially above the national average, reflecting the area's appeal to established families. Housing tenure is notably balanced between outright ownership (36%) and mortgaged properties (36%), both well above national norms, while social rented housing is markedly underrepresented at 8.1%. The employment base is heavily weighted towards professional (26.8%) and managerial (19.8%) roles, far exceeding national averages, alongside elevated technical employment (16.1%).