At a Glance
Average Property Price - IP25
£272,049
34
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - IP
£957
43
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - IP25
£36,052
38
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - IP
5.5%
45
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - IP25
3.3%
40
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - IP
4.3%
76
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in IP25 is £272,049, placing it below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.3% annually—marginally slower than the national trend. Transaction activity has declined noticeably; the latest year recorded 263 sales compared to a 10-year average of 412, suggesting reduced market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the wider IP postcode area is £957, in line with the national middle ground. Rental growth over ten years has been robust at 4.3% annually, well above the national pace and reflecting steady demand. The flat yield currently stands at 5.5%, notably above its 10-year average of 4.4%, indicating that rental returns have improved in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £36,052, modestly below the national average. The price-to-income ratio now stands at 8.0x, having risen materially from 6.3x in 2016—affordability for purchase has deteriorated. Rental affordability has similarly worsened; the rent-to-income ratio has climbed from 21.4% to 24.5% over the same period, reflecting faster rent growth than income gains.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older than national norms: over a quarter are aged 65 and above (27.4% vs 19.6% nationally), whilst those aged 16–24 are significantly under-represented at 8% (vs 11%). Housing tenure is heavily weighted toward outright ownership at 44%—well above the national 33.7%—reflecting the area's older demographic profile. The employment mix is distinctive for its relatively high concentration in trades (14.7% vs 10.5% nationally) and plant/machine roles (11.5% vs 6.6%), whilst professional occupations are notably under-represented at 11.8% compared to the national 20.5%.