At a Glance
Average Property Price - UB7
£394,554
66
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - UB
£1,745
90
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - UB7
£48,707
86
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - UB
6.4%
92
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - UB7
2.6%
18
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - UB
3.5%
23
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in UB7 is £395,000, placing it among the more expensive areas nationally. However, 10-year annualised growth of 2.6% sits well below the national average, reflecting relatively modest price appreciation. Transaction volumes have fallen sharply: 194 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 309—a decline of around 37%—indicating reduced market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rental levels are notably high: the average monthly rent of £1,745 sits among the highest nationally. Rent growth of 3.5% annually over the past decade is below the national average, suggesting supply has kept pace with demand. The flat yield of 6.4% is now meaningfully higher than the 10-year average of 5.0%, a favourable shift for landlords reflecting tighter rental markets.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income of £48,707 places the area among the most affluent nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 7.8x has improved significantly from 9.2x in 2016, indicating purchases have become more affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has also strengthened: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 38.8% to 36.7%, suggesting rents consume a smaller share of household income.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably towards families and middle-aged households: those aged 35–49 represent 22.4% (above the 18.7% national average), while children under 15 account for 21.6% (above the 17.5% national average). The 65+ population is underrepresented at 10.1% versus 19.6% nationally. Housing tenure is distinctive: private renting is high at 31.2% against the national 21.7%, and social renting at 23% is well above the 16.5% national figure, while outright ownership at 18.8% is notably below the national 33.7%. The employment mix shows a higher proportion in elementary roles (12.7% versus 10.2% nationally) and plant/machine operation (9.5% versus 6.6% nationally).