At a Glance
Average Property Price - SG5
£488,627
79
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SG
£1,395
72
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SG5
£49,246
87
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SG
5.7%
54
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SG5
4.1%
70
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SG
4.5%
83
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average price of £489,000 places SG5 among the most expensive postcodes nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.1% annually—a solid pace, though slightly below the national average. Transaction activity has eased recently, with 515 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 624, suggesting a modest slowdown in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £1,395 sits above the national midpoint, reflecting the area's desirability. Rental growth has been notably strong at 4.5% annually over the past decade, outpacing most of the country. The flat yield currently stands at 5.7%, a meaningful uplift from its 10-year average of 4.6%, indicating improved returns for buy-to-let investors in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes in SG5 are well above the national average at £49,246, placing the area among the more affluent postcodes. However, purchase affordability has tightened: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 8.7x in 2016 to 9.5x today, reflecting faster price growth than wage increases. Rental affordability has also deteriorated, with the rent-to-income ratio climbing from 26.1% to 31.6% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably strong concentration of professionals and managers—42.2% combined, well above the national 33.9%—alongside elevated technical roles at 16.1%. The under-15 age group is slightly elevated at 19.8% versus the national 17.5%, suggesting family-oriented communities. By contrast, the 16–24 cohort is noticeably underrepresented at 7.9%, significantly below the national 11.0%, which is typical of suburban commuter areas. Mortgage ownership is notably higher at 32.7% compared to the national 27.0%, while private rental tenure is correspondingly lower at 15.5%.