At a Glance
Average Property Price - M7
£302,614
42
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - M
£1,211
64
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - M7
£15,932
1
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - M
5.8%
64
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - M7
6.3%
98
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - M
5.5%
98
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in M7 stands at £303,000, positioned around the national middle ground. However, the district has experienced exceptional growth over the past decade, with prices rising 6.3% annually—among the fastest-growing postcodes nationally. Transaction activity has softened recently, with 166 sales last year compared to a 10-year annual average of 241.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader M postcode area is £1,211, placing it above the national average. Rents have climbed 5.5% per year over the past decade, outpacing most of the country. The rental yield has strengthened to 5.8%, up from a 10-year average of 4.7%, reflecting improving returns for landlords.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in M7 is £15,932, significantly below the national average. This has created affordability challenges: the price-to-income ratio has nearly doubled from 7.4x in 2016 to 16.5x today, a marked deterioration. Rental affordability has also worsened, with rent-to-income ratios rising from 31.2% to 36.3% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
M7 has a notably young population: children under 15 account for 28.5% of residents, well above the national average of 17.5%. The working-age population skews younger, with below-average representation in the 50–64 age group. Housing is predominantly rented—32.6% privately rented and 24.3% in social housing—with outright ownership at just 20.7%, far below the national norm of 33.7%. The employment profile is more concentrated in caring and administrative roles, with notably lower representation in technical and trades occupations.