At a Glance
Average Property Price - TW8
£514,834
82
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - TW
£1,922
91
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - TW8
£37,197
45
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - TW
5.0%
22
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TW8
0.1%
2
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TW
3.0%
5
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £515,000 places TW8 among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown by just 0.1% annually—significantly below the national trend, reflecting a period of stagnation relative to other areas. Transaction volumes have declined: 226 sales were recorded in the latest year, compared to a 10-year average of 316.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £1,922 is among the highest in the country. Rental growth over ten years has been modest at 3.0% annually, well below the national pace. The flat yield currently stands at 5.0%, an improvement on the 10-year average of 4.0%, suggesting a modest tightening of the rental market relative to capital values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £37,197 is broadly in line with the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 14.7x has improved slightly from 15.1x in 2016, indicating modest gains in purchase affordability. Rental affordability has improved materially: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 41.2% to 36.1%, reflecting stronger income growth relative to rental rises.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews towards working-age and established families: those aged 35–49 account for 24.3% (well above the national average of 18.7%), while the elderly are underrepresented at 12% versus 19.6% nationally. The tenure mix is notably diverse, with private renting at 28.9% and shared ownership at 4%—both significantly above national averages—whilst outright ownership is below average at 19.7%. The workforce is heavily weighted towards professional and technical roles (26.2% and 17.2% respectively), with underrepresentation in manual trades and elementary occupations.