At a Glance
Average Property Price - NP19
£211,704
16
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - NP
£858
28
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - NP19
£33,968
25
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - NP
6.0%
71
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - NP19
5.1%
90
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - NP
4.9%
94
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in NP19 is £212,000, placing it well below the national average and among the most affordable areas in the UK. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 5.1% annually—significantly faster than the national average, showing sustained upward momentum. Transaction volumes have slowed recently, with 658 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 906, reflecting a moderation in market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent stands at £858, below the national average. Rental growth has been robust, with 10-year annualised growth of 4.9% well above the national pace, indicating strong tenant demand relative to supply. The flat yield currently sits at 6.0%, up from a 10-year average of 5.1%, suggesting improving returns for buy-to-let investors in the area.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £33,968, meaningfully below the national average. The price-to-income ratio has risen from 5.4x in 2016 to 6.2x today, indicating that affordability for purchase has worsened over the period despite relatively modest price levels. Rental affordability has also tightened slightly, with the rent-to-income ratio rising from 23.1% to 24.1%, though it remains manageable for working households.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably young profile, with 21.5% of the population under 15—above the national average of 17.5%—and a smaller older population (14.3% aged 65+, against 19.6% nationally). Young adults aged 25–34 are overrepresented at 16.7% versus 13.4% nationally. Social rented housing accounts for 20.5% of tenure, above the national average of 16.5%, while outright ownership is below average at 27.6%. The employment profile is marked by a notably high proportion in elementary occupations (16.3% versus 10.2% nationally) and above-average representation in sales and caring roles, reflecting a workforce skewed towards lower-skill and service sectors.