At a Glance
Average Property Price - RG6
£459,993
76
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - RG
£1,414
74
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - RG6
£51,303
91
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - RG
5.7%
54
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - RG6
2.0%
9
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - RG
3.6%
30
National percentile
Street Rankings — RG6
Top 5 streets in RG6 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maiden Erlegh Drive | £1,370,000 |
| 2 | Luckmore Drive | £903,750 |
| 3 | Buckhurst Way | £870,000 |
| 4 | Wickford Way | £854,000 |
| 5 | Kennedy Gardens | £853,501 |
Highest Monthly Sales — RG6
The highest-value transaction recorded in RG6 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in RG6 is £460,000, placing it among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at an annualised rate of 2.0%, which is well below the national average. Transaction activity has moderated, with 368 sales recorded in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 450 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader RG area stands at £1,414, positioning it in the upper quartile nationally. Rental growth has averaged 3.6% annually over the past decade—a pace below the national average. Yields have improved over time; the current flat yield of 5.7% is notably higher than the 10-year average of 4.5%, reflecting a favourable shift in the rental-to-price relationship.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £51,303, significantly above the national average and among the highest nationally. The price-to-income ratio has widened to 9.5x from 8.5x in 2016, indicating that property has become less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has remained largely stable, with rent consuming 28.9% of income compared to 28% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area skews toward the 35–49 age band, which comprises 22.3% of residents—notably above the national average of 18.7%. Young adults aged 16–24 are also overrepresented at 14.4% versus 11% nationally. Owner-occupied housing dominates: 38.8% own with a mortgage and 36.5% own outright, well above national averages and reflecting limited private rental and minimal social housing. The professional workforce is exceptionally strong, with 31.2% in professional roles compared to 20.5% nationally, and technical employment at 15% versus 13.2% nationally; trades and elementary occupations are proportionally much smaller.