At a Glance
Average Property Price - SL9
£997,693
98
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SL
£1,633
87
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SL9
£60,573
98
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SL
4.5%
9
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SL9
2.2%
11
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SL
4.0%
57
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £998,000 ranks among the most expensive nationally. However, 10-year annualised growth of 2.2% sits well below the national average, reflecting a more modest appreciation trajectory. Transaction activity has eased, with 261 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 316 per annum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £1,633 is substantially above the national norm. Rental growth has been moderate at 4.0% annualised over ten years, in line with broader national trends. The flat yield of 4.5% in the latest year has risen from a 10-year average of 3.7%, signalling improved returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household income averages £60,573, among the highest nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 16.0x represents a meaningful improvement from 17.4x in 2016, indicating stronger purchasing power relative to property values. Rental affordability has tightened slightly: the rent-to-income ratio stands at 32.4%, up from 31.4% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older, with 22.2% aged 65+ and 22% aged 50–64, well above the 19.6% and 19.8% national averages respectively. Younger cohorts are underrepresented: just 8.8% are aged 16–24 or 25–34, compared to 11.0% and 13.4% nationally. Owner-occupation is dominant—41.5% own outright and 37.2% own with a mortgage, totalling 78.7% versus 60.7% nationally. The workforce is heavily skewed towards professional and managerial roles: 26.7% are professionals and 28.5% are managers, far exceeding the respective national averages of 20.5% and 13.4%.