At a Glance
Average Property Price - RH9
£510,767
81
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - RH
£1,478
80
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - RH9
£48,799
86
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - RH
5.6%
47
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - RH9
3.8%
59
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - RH
3.6%
34
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average price of £511,000 places RH9 among the most expensive postcode districts nationally. Annual price growth over the past decade has averaged 3.8%, which is broadly in line with the national pace. Transaction activity in the latest year totalled 60 sales, down from a 10-year average of 77, suggesting a quieter market than its historical norm.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents of £1,478 sit well above the national average, reflecting the area's desirability. Rent growth over the past decade has averaged 3.6% annually, below the national trend. Flat yields have risen to 5.6% in the latest year, up from a 10-year average of 4.6%, indicating improving returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes average £48,799, placing the area among the highest-earning nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 11.6x has widened since 2016 (when it stood at 9.6x), signalling that property has become less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has also tightened: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 30.4% to 31.8%, though it remains modest.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably towards prime working and family-raising years: those aged 35–49 make up 21% (above the 18.7% national average), while 16–24-year-olds are underrepresented at 8.4% versus 11% nationally. The housing market reflects strong owner-occupation, with 36.1% owning with a mortgage—well above the 27% national figure—and correspondingly lower private renting at 16.3%. The workforce is heavily weighted towards professionals and managers, who together account for 39.1%, significantly exceeding the national combined share of 33.9%.