Property trends for N10

    N10 covers Muswell Hill and surrounding areas in North London, sitting on the higher ground of the capital's north. It is an affluent, family-oriented neighbourhood with strong schools and green spaces, popular with professionals and established households.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - N10

    £938,240

    98

    National percentile

    Average Monthly Rent - N

    £2,250

    94

    National percentile

    Average Net Household Income - N10

    £65,518

    99

    National percentile

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - N

    4.4%

    6

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - N10

    2.5%

    16

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - N

    3.4%

    20

    National percentile

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    At £938,000, N10 ranks among the most expensive postcodes nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.5% annually—a rate below the national average, reflecting a steadier market in this already high-value area. Transaction activity has softened slightly, with 266 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 295.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Monthly rents in the broader N postcode area average £2,250, placing them among the highest nationally. Rental growth over ten years has been 3.4% annually, which is below the national pace. The flat yield currently stands at 4.4%, notably above its 10-year average of 3.5%, signalling improved returns for landlords despite the premium rent base.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average household income of £65,518 sits at the very top nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 15.7x has improved meaningfully from 17.4x in 2016, reflecting stronger income growth relative to property values over the period. Rental affordability has also improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 51.2% to 42.8%, indicating that renters' housing costs have eased relative to earnings.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The area has a notably stronger presence of families with children aged 35–49 (24.5% against a national average of 18.7%), whilst the 65+ population is measurably below average at 13.6%. The workforce is heavily skewed towards higher-skilled employment: professionals account for 32% (against 20.5% nationally) and managers a further 19% (versus 13.4%), whilst trades and elementary work are significantly underrepresented. Private renting is unusually high at 32.5% compared to the national 21.7%, reflecting the area's appeal to mobile, affluent renters.

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