At a Glance
Average Property Price - KT22
£743,492
95
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - KT
£1,733
89
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - KT22
£49,075
87
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - KT
4.8%
15
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - KT22
2.3%
13
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - KT
2.5%
1
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
At £743,000, KT22 is among the most expensive postcode districts in the country. However, its 10-year annualised price growth of 2.3% ranks among the slowest nationally, reflecting a maturing market with limited capital appreciation. Transaction volumes have softened: 328 sales in the latest year against a 10-year average of 439, suggesting reduced activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £1,733 sits well above the national median, placing the area among the pricier rental markets. Rentals have grown at just 2.5% annually over the past decade—significantly below the national pace—indicating weak rental inflation. The flat yield stands at 4.8%, an improvement from its 10-year average of 4.0%, though this reflects price stagnation rather than rental strength.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household income averages £49,075, well above the national mean and placing the area among the most affluent nationwide. The price-to-income ratio of 18.7x has deteriorated since 2016 (15.5x), signalling that property has become less affordable relative to earnings in the intervening years. Rental affordability has improved modestly: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 35.8% to 33.6%, easing pressure on tenants slightly.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area skews towards middle age and established families: the 35–49 age group is notably overrepresented at 20.4% against the national 18.7%, whilst the 16–24 cohort is underrepresented at 8.8% versus 11.0% nationally. Owner-occupation is dominant, with 32.7% holding mortgages—above the national 27.0%—alongside 32.4% who own outright. The professional workforce is particularly pronounced at 23.6%, well ahead of the national 20.5%, and managers represent 18.7% of employment, substantially above the 13.4% average. Conversely, elementary occupations are scarce at 6.6% against the national 10.2%.