At a Glance
Average Property Price - N4
£668,529
92
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - N
£2,250
94
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - N4
£52,756
93
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - N
4.4%
6
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - N4
2.7%
19
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - N
3.4%
20
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
N4 is among the most expensive postcodes nationally, with an average price of £669,000. However, growth has been below-average over the past decade, with prices rising at 2.7% annually compared to the national trend. Transaction activity has slowed, with 487 sales in the latest year against a 10-year average of 634, suggesting a softening in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rental costs in the broader N area are among the highest nationally at £2,250 per month. Rent growth has been modest at 3.4% annually, below the national pace. The flat yield of 4.4% is now notably above its 10-year average of 3.5%, reflecting recent tightening of the price-to-rent ratio and improved rental returns.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes are well above the national average at £53,000, placing the area in the top tier nationally. Purchase affordability has improved markedly: the price-to-income ratio has fallen from 16.2x in 2016 to 12.7x today, suggesting homes are now more achievable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has also strengthened substantially, with rent-to-income ratios dropping from 51% to 43% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably skewed towards young adults: those aged 25–34 make up over a quarter of residents, nearly double the national average, whilst the 65+ population at 9% is less than half the national share. Housing tenure reflects inner-London patterns, with private renting at 37% and social renting at 29% — both far above national norms — whilst outright ownership at 14% is well below average. The employment base is heavily weighted towards professionals at 32%, significantly above the national 21%, and technical roles at 20%, whilst trades are underrepresented at 6%.