At a Glance
Average Property Price - RH18
£505,749
81
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - RH
£1,478
80
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - RH18
£48,683
86
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - RH
5.6%
47
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - RH18
1.0%
3
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - RH
3.6%
34
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in RH18 is £506,000, placing it among the most expensive nationally. However, the area has experienced notably weak price growth over the past decade, with annualised growth of just 1.0%—significantly below the national average. Transaction activity has been relatively subdued, with 46 sales in the latest full year against a 10-year average of 58, suggesting a quieter market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader RH postcode area stand at £1,478, among the highest nationally. Rent growth over the past decade has been moderate at 3.6% annually, tracking below the national average. The flat yield has improved to 5.6% in the latest year from a 10-year average of 4.6%, indicating rental income is now offering better returns relative to property values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £48,683 is well above the national average, reflecting the area's affluent commuter demographic. However, affordability for buyers has deteriorated slightly: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 12.5x in 2016 to 12.8x today. Rental affordability has similarly worsened, with the rent-to-income ratio climbing from 30.4% to 31.8% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than average, with over 22% aged 65 and 22% aged 50–64, compared to national averages of 19.6% and 19.8% respectively. Conversely, the 16–24 age group is significantly underrepresented at 8.2% against the national 11.0%. Housing tenure is weighted towards outright ownership at 38.6%, well above the 33.7% national average, while social renting is below average at 12.1%. The employment profile is professional and managerial-heavy, with managers at 18.2% and professionals at 21.6%—both notably above national levels—while elementary occupations are underrepresented at 7.0%.