At a Glance
Average Property Price - RG18
£471,118
79
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - RG
£1,417
72
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - RG18
£50,137
89
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - RG
5.9%
49
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - RG18
2.2%
24
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - RG
3.4%
12
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — RG18
Top 5 streets in RG18 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hermitage Road | £1,407,500 |
| 2 | Doctors Lane | £1,380,000 |
| 3 | Oaklands | £1,340,000 |
| 4 | Slanting Hill | £1,195,000 |
| 5 | Vicarage Lane | £1,162,000 |
Highest Monthly Sales — RG18
The highest-value transaction recorded in RG18 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
Properties in RG18 are valued at an average of £507,000, placing them among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.6% per year—broadly in line with the national trend. Transaction activity has held steady, with 239 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year annual average of 243.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent stands at £1,414, above the national average. Over ten years, rents have grown at 3.6% annually, a pace slower than the broader national trend. The flat yield has strengthened recently to 5.7%, a meaningful improvement from its 10-year average of 4.5%, signalling improving returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income of £50,137 is well above the national median, placing the area among the highest-earning districts. Affordability for buyers has tightened: the price-to-income ratio now stands at 9.7x, up from 8.4x in 2016. Rental affordability has remained broadly stable, with rent consuming 28.9% of household income compared to 28% a decade ago.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably weighted towards families and older residents: those under 15 make up 21% (above the national 17.5%), and those aged 50–64 comprise 21.5% (above the national 19.8%). Mortgage ownership is particularly strong at 34.5%, reflecting affluent younger households, while professional and managerial employment is elevated at 38.1% combined, well above the national figure of 33.9%.