At a Glance
Average Property Price - KT4
£572,241
88
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - KT
£1,733
89
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - KT4
£54,870
95
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - KT
4.8%
15
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - KT4
3.3%
38
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - KT
2.5%
1
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in KT4 is £572,000, placing it among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.3% annually—a pace below the national average, suggesting modest gains relative to faster-appreciating regions. Transaction activity has cooled recently, with 307 sales in the latest full year compared to a ten-year average of 402, indicating a softer market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader KT postcode area stands at £1,733, among the highest nationally. However, rental growth over the past decade has been markedly weak at 2.5% annually—among the slowest in the country. The current flat yield of 4.8% exceeds its ten-year average of 4.0%, reflecting a modest upward shift in rental income relative to property values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household net income in KT4 is £54,870, placing it among the highest nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 10.1x has improved since 2016 (when it stood at 10.5x), suggesting some easing of purchase affordability. Similarly, the rent-to-income ratio has improved from 35.8% to 33.6%, indicating that rental costs have become slightly more manageable relative to earnings.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews towards families and middle-aged residents, with a notably high proportion aged 35–49 (23.8% versus 18.7% nationally) and above-average numbers of children under 15 (20.4%). Mortgage ownership is markedly elevated at 39.9% compared to 27.0% nationally, whilst outright ownership is slightly above average. The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers (25.8% and 16.6% respectively), significantly higher than national norms, with elementary occupations notably underrepresented at 5.7%.