At a Glance
Average Property Price - NN17
£254,896
29
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - NN
£1,027
52
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - NN17
£38,248
50
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - NN
6.6%
96
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - NN17
3.9%
64
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - NN
4.6%
86
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in NN17 is £255,000, placing it below the national average and among the cheaper parts of the country. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.9% annually—slightly faster than the slowest-growing regions nationally. Transaction volumes have slowed noticeably, with 426 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 608, indicating reduced market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the wider NN postcode area stands at £1,027, close to the national middle ground. Rental growth has been notably strong over the past decade at 4.6% per annum—among the fastest-growing areas nationally. The flat yield has risen to 6.6%, up from a 10-year average of 5.5%, reflecting improving returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £38,248, in line with the national average. However, affordability has deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 5.8x in 2016 to 7.1x today, signalling that property has become less accessible relative to earnings. Rental affordability has also weakened slightly, with rent-to-income ratio climbing from 26.6% to 28%.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably younger, with 21.1% aged under 15—well above the national average of 17.5%—and correspondingly fewer residents aged 65 and over (13.8% vs 19.6% nationally). Owner-occupation is strong at 38.4% with mortgages, but notably fewer own outright (25.7% vs 33.7% nationally). The employment mix is distinctive, with a significantly higher proportion in elementary occupations (17.6% vs 10.2%) and plant/machine roles (12.8% vs 6.6%), while professional and managerial roles are underrepresented.