At a Glance
Average Property Price - KT17
£591,460
89
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - KT
£1,733
89
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - KT17
£52,048
92
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - KT
4.8%
15
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - KT17
2.1%
10
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - KT
2.5%
1
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in KT17 is £591,000, placing it among the most expensive nationally. However, over the past decade, prices have grown at just 2.1% per year—among the slowest growth rates seen across the country. Transaction volumes have slowed noticeably, with 300 sales in the latest full year compared to an average of 402 over the previous decade.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the KT area is £1,733, well above the national average. Rental growth over the past ten years has been exceptionally slow at 2.5% annually, the weakest anywhere in the country. The flat yield has strengthened to 4.8%, up from a ten-year average of 4.0%, suggesting improving returns for buy-to-let investors despite the sluggish rental growth backdrop.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income stands at £52,048, placing the area among the wealthiest nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 11.6x has improved notably since 2016 (when it was 12.9x), indicating that homes have become more affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has similarly improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 35.8% in 2016 to 33.6% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably strong concentration of professionals (29.5%) and managers (19.1%), both well above the national norm, reflecting the affluent demographic. The 35–49 age group is overrepresented at 21.5%, suggesting a settled, family-oriented population. Owner-occupation is particularly pronounced, with 35.9% owning outright and 33.8% with mortgages—together accounting for nearly 70% of households. Social rented housing at 7.8% is less than half the national average of 16.5%, indicating limited affordable housing provision.