At a Glance
Average Property Price - WA2
£217,753
18
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - WA
£923
35
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - WA2
£32,471
16
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - WA
5.3%
23
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - WA2
5.0%
93
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - WA
4.3%
74
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — WA2
Top 5 streets in WA2 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheridan Place | £700,000 |
| 2 | Marryat Close | £675,000 |
| 3 | Crab Lane | £660,000 |
| 4 | Alder Root Lane | £652,500 |
| 5 | Green Lane Close | £650,000 |
Highest Monthly Sales — WA2
The highest-value transaction recorded in WA2 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in WA2 is £208,000, placing it among the least expensive areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.9% annually—significantly faster than the national average. However, transaction activity has slowed: the latest year saw 360 sales, down from a 10-year average of 436 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader WA postcode area is £900, below the national midpoint. Rents have risen at 4.2% per year over ten years, slightly ahead of the national pace. The flat yield currently stands at 4.9%, up from a 10-year average of 4.0%, indicating improving returns for landlords.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household net income is £32,471, placing the area below the national average. The price-to-income ratio has risen from 5.2x in 2016 to 6.4x today, suggesting purchase affordability has tightened. Rental affordability has also worsened, with the rent-to-income ratio climbing from 23.3% to 25.1% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably higher proportion of residents in elementary occupations (17.8% versus 10.2% nationally) and a larger social rented housing sector (25.5% versus 16.5%), indicating a more economically disadvantaged demographic profile. Conversely, it has far fewer professionals (13.6% versus 20.5%) and significantly fewer managers (8.7% versus 13.4%). The age profile is relatively balanced, though with slightly fewer young adults aged 16–24.