At a Glance
Average Property Price - TN17
£538,064
84
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - TN
£1,342
71
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - TN17
£46,042
79
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - TN
5.4%
42
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TN17
1.7%
6
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TN
4.2%
69
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
At £538,000, TN17 sits among the most expensive postcode districts nationally. However, 10-year annualised growth of 1.7% ranks among the slowest in the country, reflecting a subdued long-term market. Transaction volumes have eased in the latest year, with 139 sales against a 10-year average of 172, suggesting weaker momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents of £1,342 sit above the national median. Rental growth over the past decade has been robust at 4.2% annually, keeping pace with most of the UK. The flat yield currently stands at 5.4%, a meaningful uplift from the 10-year average of 4.6%, indicating improved investor returns in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £46,042 sits well above the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 13.3x reflects tight affordability; this has deteriorated since 2016 when it stood at 12.6x, signalling that property values have outpaced wage growth. Rental affordability has also tightened, with rent-to-income ratio rising from 28% in 2016 to 31.9% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than the national average, with those aged 50–64 representing 23% (against 19.8% nationally) and those 65+ making up 24.6% (versus 19.6% nationally). Conversely, the 25–34 age bracket is underrepresented at 7.6%, well below the national average of 13.4%. Owner-occupation is strong at 68.5% combined (40.5% outright ownership), significantly exceeding the national rate; private rented and social rented sectors are both proportionally smaller. The employment profile tilts towards managers at 20.5%, double the national average, while elementary roles at 7.9% are notably underrepresented.