At a Glance
Average Property Price - IP5
£350,618
56
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - IP
£957
43
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - IP5
£43,995
73
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - IP
5.5%
45
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - IP5
3.5%
46
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - IP
4.3%
76
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in IP5 is £351,000, placing it around the middle of the national range. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.5% annually—a below-average pace compared with the rest of the UK. Transaction volume reached 254 sales in the latest full year, notably lower than the 10-year average of 304, signalling reduced market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents of £957 sit slightly below the national median. However, rental growth has been notably strong: at 4.3% annually over the past decade, it outpaces the vast majority of UK postcodes. The flat yield has risen to 5.5%, well above its 10-year average of 4.4%, reflecting the stronger rental growth trajectory.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes in IP5 are above average nationally, placing the area among higher-earning districts. The price-to-income ratio of 8.1x has widened since 2016 (when it stood at 6.8x), indicating property has become less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has also deteriorated: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 21.4% to 24.5%, placing greater pressure on renters' budgets.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than the national average, with 23% aged 65 and over compared with 19.6% nationally, and a corresponding shortfall in younger adults aged 16–24 (9.1% vs 11.0%). Housing tenure is heavily weighted toward outright ownership at 44.4%—well above the national figure of 33.7%—and social renting is uncommon at 6.9%. The workforce is tilted toward professionals and technical roles, which together account for 37.7% of employment.