At a Glance
Average Property Price - RG5
£449,626
75
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - RG
£1,414
74
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - RG5
£45,797
78
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - RG
5.7%
54
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - RG5
2.2%
12
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - RG
3.6%
30
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in RG5 is £450,000, placing it among the most expensive nationally. However, 10-year annualised price growth of 2.2% is notably sluggish compared to the wider market, ranking it among the slowest-growing areas. Transaction volumes have softened somewhat, with 330 sales in the latest full year against a 10-year average of 388.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the RG postcode area is £1,414, positioning it among the most expensive nationally. Rent growth over the past decade has averaged 3.6% annually—a relatively modest pace compared to the rest of England. The flat yield has improved to 5.7%, up from a 10-year average of 4.5%, reflecting a positive shift in rental returns in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income stands at £45,797, well above the national average. The purchase affordability picture has weakened: the price-to-income ratio has risen to 9.7x from 8.4x in 2016, making properties harder to access relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also deteriorated marginally, with rent now consuming 28.9% of income compared to 28% a decade ago.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably towards families and established professionals. Those aged 35–49 represent 21.4% of the population—significantly above the national average—while young adults aged 16–24 are underrepresented at 8.3%. Housing tenure is marked by high levels of outright ownership (38.5%) and mortgage ownership (39.3%), with private renting representing just 12.4%. The employment base is weighted towards professionals (26.6%) and technical roles (15%), both well above national norms, reflecting the area's affluent, skilled character.