At a Glance
Average Property Price - RG25
£519,067
82
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - RG
£1,414
74
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - RG25
£51,406
91
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - RG
5.7%
54
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - RG25
1.9%
8
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - RG
3.6%
30
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in RG25 is £519,000, placing it among the most expensive areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown by just 1.9% annually—significantly below the national trend, reflecting relatively muted appreciation in this established residential market. Transaction activity has softened recently, with 77 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 117, indicating a slower turnover.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader RG postcode area stand at £1,414, above the national median. Rental growth has averaged 3.6% per year over a decade, broadly in line with or slightly below national trends. The flat yield has improved markedly, reaching 5.7% in the latest period from a 10-year average of 4.5%, signalling improving returns for buy-to-let investors despite softer capital appreciation.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes in RG25 are notably strong, among the highest nationally at an average of £51,406. However, affordability for buyers has deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio has risen to 13.7x from 9.9x in 2016, reflecting price resilience outpacing income growth. Rental affordability has remained relatively stable, with rent consuming 28.9% of net household income compared to 28% seven years ago.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than the national average, with those aged 50–64 and 65+ accounting for 42.8% of residents against a national combined figure of 39.4%. Young adults aged 16–24 are significantly underrepresented at 8.5% versus 11.0% nationally. The tenure profile is heavily skewed towards owner-occupation: 36.4% own outright and 30.7% own with a mortgage, well above national averages, whilst private rental is correspondingly lower at 15.6%. The workforce is dominated by higher-skilled roles, with professionals and managers together representing 41.5% of employment against a national combined average of 33.9%.