At a Glance
Average Property Price - NW5
£835,704
98
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - NW
£2,382
95
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - NW5
£49,121
87
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - NW
4.1%
2
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - NW5
0.2%
5
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - NW
2.9%
3
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — NW5
Top 5 streets in NW5 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boscastle Road | £3,285,500 |
| 2 | Brookfield Park | £2,637,500 |
| 3 | Laurier Road | £2,002,488 |
| 4 | Dartmouth Park Road | £1,981,629 |
| 5 | Dartmouth Park Avenue | £1,972,000 |
Highest Monthly Sales — NW5
The highest-value transaction recorded in NW5 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price of £889,000 places NW5 among the most expensive areas nationally. However, 10-year annualised price growth of just 1.5% is well below the national average, indicating relatively modest capital appreciation over the longer term. Transaction volumes have softened slightly, with 227 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 257.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents of £2,286 are among the highest nationally. Rent growth has been sluggish at 2.6% annualised over the past decade, significantly lagging the national trend. The flat yield of 3.8% is notably above its 10-year average of 3.0%, driven by rising rents relative to property values and suggesting improved returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £49,121 is well above the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 18.5x has improved markedly from 22.5x in 2016, reflecting more accessible purchase terms relative to earnings. Rental affordability has also strengthened considerably, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 56.1% to 47.9%, meaning renters are now spending a smaller share of income on housing.
Resident Demographic Profile
NW5 shows a notably older age structure, with 11.7% aged 65 and over compared to 19.6% nationally, and a larger 25–34 cohort (19.6% vs 13.4%). Housing tenure is dominated by social renting at 47.4%, far above the 16.5% national average, while owner-occupation is correspondingly low. The employment profile is skewed strongly towards professionals and technical workers—together accounting for half the workforce—with minimal representation in trades and plant/machine roles.