At a Glance
Average Property Price - N21
£753,254
95
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - N
£2,250
94
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - N21
£57,174
97
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - N
4.4%
6
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - N21
2.6%
18
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - N
3.4%
20
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
N21 is among the most expensive postcodes nationally, with an average price of £753,000. However, its 10-year annualised growth of 2.6% per year sits well below the national average, reflecting a period of modest appreciation. Transaction activity has remained relatively stable, with 250 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 264.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents of £2,250 place the broader N area among the most expensive nationally for rental accommodation. Rent growth over the past decade has been below average at 3.4% per year. The flat yield has improved to 4.4% in the latest year from a 10-year average of 3.5%, indicating modest strengthening of rental returns.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes here are exceptionally high, among the top percentile nationally, with an average of £57,174. The price-to-income ratio of 13.2x has improved slightly from 13.5x in 2016, suggesting modest gains in purchase affordability. Rental affordability has improved substantially, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 51.2% to 42.8% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area skews notably towards middle and older age groups, with those aged 35–49 representing 21.6% of the population—above the national average of 18.7%—while young adults aged 16–24 are underrepresented at 8.2%. Housing is dominated by owner-occupation; 38.6% own outright and 35.9% own with a mortgage, far exceeding national averages and leaving minimal room for rented housing at just 20.3%. The employment profile is heavily weighted towards senior roles, with professionals at 26.8% and managers at 20.6%, both substantially above national norms, while elementary and trades occupations are markedly underrepresented.