At a Glance
Average Property Price - WA13
£423,736
71
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - WA
£900
34
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - WA13
£45,256
76
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - WA
4.9%
18
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - WA13
2.3%
13
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - WA
4.2%
66
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £424,000 sits among the most expensive nationally. However, price growth has been sluggish: the 10-year annualised gain of 2.3% is well below the national average, suggesting limited momentum. Transaction activity has slipped, with 175 sales in the latest year against a 10-year average of 230, indicating a softening market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £900 is below the national midpoint, reflecting the area's suburban character. Rental growth over the past decade, at 4.2%, has outpaced the national average, a sign of growing demand in the lettings market. Yields have strengthened to 4.9% in the latest year from a 10-year average of 4.0%, improving the case for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household income of £45,256 is well above the national average, underpinning the area's affluence. Purchase affordability has tightened: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 8.7x in 2016 to 9.5x today, meaning properties now demand a higher multiple of local earnings. Rental affordability has similarly eroded, with rent consuming 25.1% of income compared to 23.3% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older and more affluent than national norms. Those aged 35–49 and 50–64 are each notably overrepresented, as are those aged 65 and over, while younger adults aged 16–24 are significantly underrepresented. Owner-occupation is pronounced at 78% combined (outright plus mortgaged), well above the national 60.7%, while private and social rented tenure is much lower. The employment mix is heavily weighted towards professionals (31.1%) and managers (20.8%), far exceeding national shares, reflecting a high-skilled, affluent workforce.