At a Glance
Average Property Price - RG40
£583,094
88
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - RG
£1,414
74
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - RG40
£52,899
93
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - RG
5.7%
54
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - RG40
3.1%
33
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - RG
3.6%
30
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £583,000 places RG40 among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.1% per year—below the national average pace. Transaction activity has slowed, with 471 sales in the latest year against a 10-year average of 599 annually, suggesting a tighter market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £1,414 sits comfortably above the national midpoint. Rental growth over the past decade has been modest at 3.6% per year, tracking below national growth trends. Flat yield currently stands at 5.7%, notably higher than its 10-year average of 4.5%, indicating improved rental returns for investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes are among the highest nationally, averaging £52,899. Purchase affordability has improved slightly since 2016, with the price-to-income ratio easing from 10.4x to 10.2x, though homes remain expensive relative to earnings. Rental affordability has deteriorated marginally, with rent-to-income rising from 28% in 2016 to 28.9% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews toward families and established professionals. Those aged 35–49 are notably overrepresented at 22%, and under-15s at 19%, reflecting strong family settlement. The 16–24 age group is underrepresented at just 8%. Home ownership rates are elevated: 33% own outright and 33% with mortgage, while the workforce is heavily weighted toward professionals (27%) and managers (18%), well above national norms. Trades and elementary occupations are correspondingly less common.