At a Glance
Average Property Price - RG19
£415,538
70
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - RG
£1,414
74
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - RG19
£48,439
85
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - RG
5.7%
54
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - RG19
3.7%
55
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - RG
3.6%
30
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £416,000 sits among the most expensive nationally, reflecting the area's desirable character. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.7% per year—broadly in line with the national trend. Transaction activity has moderated slightly, with 238 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 266.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £1,414 places the area among the most expensive for rentals nationally. Rental growth over ten years has averaged 3.6% annually, which is below the national pace. Yields have strengthened notably, rising to 5.7% in the latest year from a 10-year average of 4.5%, reflecting improving returns for landlords.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household income averages £48,439, putting the area among the wealthiest nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 7.9x has edged upward since 2016 (7.6x), indicating that property has become slightly less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has similarly tightened, with rent now consuming 28.9% of household income compared to 28% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews slightly older and more affluent than the national average. Those aged 35–49 and 50–64 are both overrepresented, while younger adults aged 16–24 are less common. Mortgage ownership is notably higher than the national norm at 32.1%, alongside strong outright ownership, reflecting a settled, established community. Professionals and managers are overrepresented in the workforce, comprising over a third of employment, whilst manual trades are proportionally fewer.