At a Glance
Average Property Price - IP26
£300,995
42
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - IP
£957
43
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - IP26
£37,329
46
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - IP
5.5%
45
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - IP26
3.5%
49
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - IP
4.3%
76
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in IP26 is £301,000, which sits just below the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.5% per year—roughly in line with the national average. Transaction activity has softened slightly, with 127 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 147 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader IP postcode area stands at £957, slightly below the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has been robust at 4.3% per year, placing it well above national rates of increase. The flat yield has risen to 5.5%, up from a 10-year average of 4.4%, reflecting the improved income return on rental property.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in IP26 is £37,329, close to the national median. Purchase affordability has deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 7.2x in 2016 to 8.5x today, making property increasingly expensive relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also worsened, with rents now consuming 24.5% of household income, up from 21.4% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older, with those aged 50–64 and 65+ representing 22.3% and 23.1% respectively—well above national averages of 19.8% and 19.6%. Conversely, the 16–24 age group is underrepresented at 8.8%, compared to 11% nationally. Owner-occupation is above average at 40.9% owned outright, and the employment profile is notably weighted towards trades (16.1%), reflecting the area's rural and manual labour character.