At a Glance
Average Property Price - RH5
£686,576
93
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - RH
£1,478
80
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - RH5
£49,700
88
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - RH
5.6%
47
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - RH5
2.3%
14
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - RH
3.6%
34
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
At £687,000, RH5 sits among the most expensive property markets nationally. However, over the past decade, prices have grown at below-average pace, rising 2.3% per year. Transaction activity has slowed: 167 sales were recorded in the latest full year, compared to a 10-year average of 193 annually.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the area stands at £1,478, positioning it among the pricier rental markets nationally. Rental growth over the past decade has been modest at 3.6% per year, below the national average expansion. The flat yield has improved to 5.6% in the latest year, up from a 10-year average of 4.6%, suggesting rental income has become more competitive relative to property values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income of £49,700 places the area well above national levels. The price-to-income ratio of 15.0x indicates that property remains less affordable than it was in 2016, when the ratio stood at 13.3x. Rental affordability has also tightened: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 30.4% in 2016 to 31.8% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older and wealthier than the national average. Those aged 50–64 represent 24.1% of residents, and over-65s account for 22.4%, significantly above national norms. Outright ownership is prevalent at 38.5%, and the workforce skews towards higher-income professions: managers comprise 20.3% of employment and professionals 22.1%, both well above national averages. Conversely, young adults aged 16–24 are underrepresented at 8.3%, and elementary workers form just 6.1% of the employment base.