At a Glance
Average Property Price - N20
£839,195
96
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - N
£2,250
94
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - N20
£57,090
97
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - N
4.4%
6
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - N20
2.2%
11
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - N
3.4%
20
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
N20 is among the most expensive postcodes nationally, with an average price of £839,000. However, 10-year annualised growth of 2.2% is significantly below the national rate, placing it well below average for long-term appreciation. Transaction activity has slowed considerably: 178 sales in the latest full year versus a 10-year average of 271, suggesting a notably quieter market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents of £2,250 sit well above the national average. However, 10-year rent growth of 3.4% is notably sluggish compared to national trends, indicating subdued rental market dynamics. Flat yields have risen to 4.4%, up from a 10-year average of 3.5%, reflecting some recent improvement in the rental return picture.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £57,090 places the area among the highest-earning nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 13.1x, while elevated, has improved substantially since 2016 when it stood at 17.0x, signalling better affordability for local earners. Rental affordability has also strengthened: the rent-to-income ratio has improved from 51.2% in 2016 to 42.8% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
N20 shows a notably affluent and family-focused profile. The 35–49 age group is overrepresented at 22.6% versus the national average of 18.7%, reflecting an established family demographic. Professional and managerial employment is exceptionally strong, at 31% and 21.2% respectively—together far above the national combined average of 33.9%. Conversely, trades, elementary, and caring roles are significantly underrepresented. Housing tenure is well-balanced between mortgage-holders (32.4%) and outright owners (32.5%), with private rental at 25.1%—above the national average—but social rented housing notably sparse at 7.9%.
