At a Glance
Average Property Price - RG9
£897,543
97
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - RG
£1,414
74
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - RG9
£55,219
95
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - RG
5.7%
54
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - RG9
1.8%
8
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - RG
3.6%
30
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
Property in RG9 is among the most expensive nationally, with an average price of £898,000. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 1.8% annually—significantly below the national rate, reflecting relatively muted capital appreciation in this already premium market. Transaction volumes have softened, with 255 sales in the latest year compared to an average of 365 over the previous decade, suggesting a more subdued market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the RG postcode area stand at £1,414—above the national average. Rental growth has averaged 3.6% annually over ten years, running below the national pace. The flat yield has improved materially, rising from a 10-year average of 4.5% to 5.7% in the latest year, signalling enhanced rental returns despite modest capital growth.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income of £55,219 places the area among the most affluent nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 16.8x indicates very strong purchase affordability pressure, and has deteriorated slightly since 2016, though it remains resilient given the area's premium positioning. Rental affordability has also tightened modestly, with rent-to-income now at 28.9% compared to 28% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older, with over-50s accounting for nearly half the residents—well above the national average of roughly 39%. Conversely, the 16–24 age group is significantly underrepresented at 8.2%. In tenure, outright ownership is elevated at 41%, reflecting wealth and age profile, whilst social renting is notably lower at 10.3%. The employment mix is dominated by managers (26%) and professionals (24%), more than double the typical managerial representation, with very few workers in trades or plant/machine roles.