At a Glance
Average Property Price - KT1
£651,749
92
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - KT
£1,733
89
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - KT1
£53,875
94
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - KT
4.8%
15
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - KT1
3.1%
32
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - KT
2.5%
1
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
Properties in KT1 are among the most expensive nationally, with an average price of £652,000. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.1% per year—below the national average rate. Transaction activity has cooled recently, with 240 sales recorded in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 300 per annum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader KT postcode area is £1,733, placing it among the most expensive nationally for rental costs. Rent growth over the past decade has been notably slow at 2.5% per year—significantly below the national rate. The flat yield has improved, standing at 4.8% in the latest year against a 10-year average of 4.0%, reflecting the stronger rental returns now available relative to capital values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £54,000 places the area well above the national average, in the top 6% nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 12.2x has improved since 2016 (when it was 13.1x), suggesting modest improvements in purchase affordability. Rental affordability has also strengthened, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 35.8% in 2016 to 33.6% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
The demographic profile shows a notably younger-skewing middle age group: 35–49-year-olds comprise 23% of the population against the national average of 19%, while those aged 50–64 are underrepresented at 15% versus 20% nationally. Private renting is far more prevalent than the national norm, accounting for 36% of tenure versus 22% nationally, while outright ownership is significantly lower at 20% compared to 34% nationally. The employment mix is heavily weighted towards professional and managerial roles, which together account for 46% of the workforce—well above the national combined average of 34%—while skilled trades are notably scarce at 6% versus the national 11%.