At a Glance
Average Property Price - M14
£243,989
26
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - M
£1,211
64
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - M14
£33,428
22
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - M
5.8%
64
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - M14
6.1%
97
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - M
5.5%
98
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in M14 is £244,000, placing it in the bottom quarter nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 6.1% annually—among the fastest growth rates across the UK. Transaction activity has declined; the latest year saw 202 sales compared to a 10-year average of 302 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader M postcode area is £1,211, slightly above the national median. Rents have risen at 5.5% annually over ten years, marking some of the strongest rental growth in the country. Flat yield stands at 5.8%, a marked improvement from the 10-year average of 4.7%, reflecting the strong rental demand in this area.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in M14 is £33,428, below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 6.3x has worsened since 2016 (when it stood at 5.5x), making purchase affordability more challenging. Rental affordability has also deteriorated; the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 31.2% to 36.3%, indicating that housing costs now consume a larger share of household earnings.
Resident Demographic Profile
M14 has an exceptionally young population, with 41.4% aged 16–24—far above the national average of 11.0%—reflecting its appeal as a student and early-career destination. Conversely, only 5.6% are aged 65 and over, compared to 19.6% nationally. Housing tenure is heavily weighted towards private renting at 47% versus the national average of 21.7%, with owner-occupation at just 27.1% combined. Employment is skewed towards sales roles (13.2% versus 7.3% nationally) and elementary occupations (16.8% versus 10.2% nationally), while professional and managerial roles are less represented than average.