At a Glance
Average Property Price - RG12
£386,861
64
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - RG
£1,414
74
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - RG12
£47,356
82
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - RG
5.7%
54
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - RG12
2.6%
18
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - RG
3.6%
30
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in RG12 is £387,000, placing it among the more expensive areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.6% per annum — a below-average rate compared with the rest of the UK. Transaction activity has eased recently, with 681 sales in the latest full year against a 10-year average of 860.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader RG area stand at £1,414, well above the national median. Rents have grown at 3.6% annually over the past decade, slightly below the national average pace. Flat yields have risen to 5.7%, a notable improvement from the 10-year average of 4.5%, signalling strengthening returns for landlords.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £47,356, placing the area among the highest-earning districts nationally. The price-to-income ratio stands at 7.5x, essentially unchanged from 2016 and reflecting stable affordability for purchase. Rental affordability has tightened slightly, with rents now consuming 28.9% of household income compared with 28% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The age profile is notably weighted towards families: those aged 35–49 account for 23% of the population — well above the national average of 19% — whilst the 16–24 age group is underrepresented at 9.2%. Housing tenure shows above-average mortgage ownership at 36%, alongside elevated social rented provision at 21%. The workforce is skewed towards technical and professional roles, which together account for over 36% of employment, whilst plant and machine roles are uncommon at just 4.8%.