At a Glance
Average Property Price - IP6
£334,407
52
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - IP
£957
43
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - IP6
£42,975
69
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - IP
5.5%
45
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - IP6
3.5%
48
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - IP
4.3%
76
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in IP6 is £334,000, close to the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.5% annually—a pace slightly below the national trend. Transaction activity has eased compared with the 10-year average, with 307 sales in the latest full year against a historical average of 358.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader IP postcode area stands at £957, below the national mid-point. Rental growth has been notably strong, rising 4.3% per year over a decade—among the fastest nationally. The flat yield has improved to 5.5%, well above its 10-year average of 4.4%, reflecting the recent acceleration in rental income.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £42,975, placing the area above the national median. The price-to-income ratio has risen to 7.9x from 6.9x in 2016, indicating that property has become less affordable for local earners. Rental affordability has also tightened, with rent-to-income rising from 21.4% to 24.5% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older, with nearly 23% aged 65 and above against a national average of 20%, while those aged 16–24 are proportionally fewer at 9.3% versus 11% nationally. Home ownership is notably strong: 39.9% own outright and 32.1% own with a mortgage, together accounting for 72% of the population versus 60.7% nationally. The employment profile is balanced across professions and management roles, though technical and trades occupations are slightly more prevalent than the national average.