At a Glance
Average Property Price - PE6
£312,317
46
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - PE
£912
35
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - PE6
£42,779
69
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - PE
6.1%
77
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - PE6
3.6%
51
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - PE
4.2%
68
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in PE6 is £312,000, placing it close to the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.6% annually—broadly in line with national trends. Transaction volumes have slowed recently, with 516 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 673, reflecting a modest softening in activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader PE postcode area stands at £912, below the national average. Rental growth has been stronger than the national norm, rising 4.2% annually over ten years. The current flat yield of 6.1% is notably above its 10-year average of 5.0%, indicating improved returns for landlords in recent periods.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in PE6 is £42,779, placing it above the national average. Purchase affordability has tightened: the price-to-income ratio stands at 7.2x, up from 6.9x in 2016. Rental affordability has similarly worsened, with rent-to-income rising from 22.5% to 24.7% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older than national averages, with those aged 50–64 representing 22.4% (against 19.8% nationally) and over-65s at 23.4% (compared to 19.6% nationally). The younger cohorts—particularly those aged 16–24—are significantly underrepresented at 8.3% versus 11.0% nationally. Housing tenure reflects strong outright ownership at 41.3%, well above the national 33.7%, and correspondingly lower private renting at 13.7% versus 21.7% nationally. Employment is fairly balanced, though professionals and managers make up a slightly larger share than the national average.