At a Glance
Average Property Price - RG26
£437,894
73
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - RG
£1,414
74
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - RG26
£48,041
84
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - RG
5.7%
54
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - RG26
3.0%
28
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - RG
3.6%
30
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £438,000 places RG26 among the more expensive districts nationally. However, annual price growth has averaged just 3.0% over the past decade, significantly below the national pace. Transaction activity has been relatively stable, with 318 sales in the latest year compared to a ten-year average of 351, suggesting steady but unremarkable market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader RG postcode area stands at £1,414, above the national median. Ten-year rent growth of 3.6% has also lagged national trends. The flat yield of 5.7% in the latest year represents a notable improvement from the ten-year average of 4.5%, reflecting stronger returns for buy-to-let investors despite slower underlying capital growth.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household income in RG26 is well above the national average at £48,041, placing it among the higher-earning areas. The price-to-income ratio of 9.1x has deteriorated since 2016, when it stood at 8.6x, indicating that property prices have outpaced earnings growth. Rental affordability has also tightened slightly, with the rent-to-income ratio rising from 28% in 2016 to 28.9% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
RG26 has a notably older population profile: those aged 50 and over account for 41.6% of residents, compared to 39.4% nationally. The working-age population is correspondingly smaller, particularly in the 16–24 age group, which represents just 8.3% against a national average of 11%. Housing tenure reflects strong owner-occupation, with 73% either owning outright or with a mortgage—well above the national 60.7%—while private renting is markedly lower at 12.5%. The employment mix skews towards professional and managerial roles, which together account for 36.9% of workers, significantly above the national combined figure of 33.9%.