At a Glance
Average Property Price - RG4
£551,533
86
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - RG
£1,414
74
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - RG4
£47,717
83
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - RG
5.7%
54
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - RG4
2.5%
16
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - RG
3.6%
30
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average price of £552,000 places RG4 among the most expensive nationally. However, 10-year annualised price growth of 2.5% is below the national average, reflecting a more modest appreciation trajectory over the decade. Transaction activity last year was 482 sales, slightly below the 10-year average of 577 annually.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents average £1,414, which is above the national average. Over the past decade, rents have grown at 3.6% per year—slower than the national pace. The current flat yield of 5.7% is notably above the 10-year average of 4.5%, indicating a meaningful shift upward in rental returns over recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income stands at £48,000, placing the area among the highest-earning nationally. The price-to-income ratio has widened to 12.6x from 10.3x in 2016, signalling that property has become less affordable relative to local incomes. Rental affordability has deteriorated slightly, with rent-to-income ratio rising from 28% in 2016 to 28.9% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
RG4 skews notably toward older age groups and higher-earning professions. The 35–49 age band is overrepresented at 22%, while young adults aged 16–24 are significantly underrepresented at 8.5%. Owner-occupation is very strong, with 73.7% owning outright or with a mortgage—well above the national average—whilst private rental stands at just 16%. The professional and managerial workforce is particularly dominant, together accounting for 46.7% of employment, far exceeding national norms.