At a Glance
Average Property Price - RH4
£528,951
83
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - RH
£1,478
80
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - RH4
£51,775
92
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - RH
5.6%
47
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - RH4
2.7%
19
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - RH
3.6%
34
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
Properties in RH4 are priced at an average of £529,000, placing them among the most expensive nationally. However, growth has been modest: the 10-year annualised rise of 2.7% is well below the national average, suggesting the area has underperformed wider market gains. Transaction activity has softened, with 193 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 258, indicating a tightening market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £1,478 sits well above the national average, reflecting the area's affluent status. Rental growth has been moderate at 3.6% annualised over the past decade—below the national pace. The flat yield of 5.6% has strengthened meaningfully from a 10-year average of 4.6%, making rental investment more attractive than in previous years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes average £51,775, placing RH4 among the most affluent areas in the country. Purchase affordability has deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 10.6x in 2016 to 11.1x today, making properties harder to access relative to earnings. Rental affordability has also worsened, with rent-to-income now at 31.8% compared to 30.4% in 2016, though both remain manageable.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews significantly older and more affluent than national norms. Those aged 50–64 and 65+ together account for 44.6% of residents—well above the national average of 39.4%—while the young adult cohort (16–24) is notably underrepresented at 8.2%. Owner-occupation is strong, with 70.1% owning either outright or with a mortgage, and the professional workforce is exceptionally high at 26.8%, nearly a third above the national average. Manual trades and elementary roles are markedly scarce.