At a Glance
Average Property Price - RG18
£507,490
81
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - RG
£1,414
74
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - RG18
£50,137
89
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - RG
5.7%
54
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - RG18
3.6%
52
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - RG
3.6%
30
National percentile
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%.