At a Glance
Average Property Price - WD19
£510,220
81
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - WD
£1,801
91
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - WD19
£44,632
75
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - WD
5.5%
46
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - WD19
3.3%
39
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - WD
3.6%
39
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £510,220 places WD19 among the most expensive districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.3% annually—below the national average rate of growth. Transaction activity has softened, with 284 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 351, suggesting a cooling in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents of £1,801 are well above the national norm, reflecting the area's premium positioning. Rent growth over ten years has averaged 3.6% per annum, tracking the national pace. The current flat yield of 5.5% is notably higher than the 10-year average of 4.2%, indicating an improved outlook for rental income relative to property values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £44,632 is above the national average, placing WD19 in the upper half nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 10.4x has improved meaningfully since 2016 (11.8x), signalling better purchase affordability. Rental affordability has deteriorated slightly, with the rent-to-income ratio rising from 38.1% to 38.7%, now approaching levels where housing costs consume a substantial share of household income.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area skews notably towards families and middle-aged residents: over one-fifth are under 15, and the 35–49 age group is significantly overrepresented at 22.5% versus the national 18.7%. Outright ownership is notably below average at 25.3%, while both mortgage-financed (33%) and social rented (25.2%) tenure are above average, reflecting mixed socio-economic composition. The workforce is broadly balanced across professions and skilled trades, with caring roles slightly elevated at 9.6%.