At a Glance
Average Property Price - WN4
£210,776
15
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - WN
£734
15
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - WN4
£33,721
23
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - WN
6.3%
92
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - WN4
4.7%
85
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - WN
4.3%
73
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in WN4 is £211,000, placing it well below the national average—among the most affordable districts nationwide. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.7% annually, which is notably faster than the UK average and ranks it among the stronger performers nationally. Transaction volumes have eased: 304 sales were recorded in the latest full year, down from an average of 356 over the previous ten years.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent stands at £734, significantly below the national average. Over ten years, rents have climbed at 4.3% annually—a solid rate that exceeds the national growth trend. The flat yield currently sits at 6.3%, up from a ten-year average of 5.8%, signalling improving returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £34,000 is notably below the national average. Property remains affordable by price-to-income measures at 6.1x, though this has deteriorated since 2016 when it stood at 4.8x, reflecting house prices rising faster than local incomes. Rental affordability has remained essentially flat, with rent-to-income ratios stable at around 21.6% versus 21.5% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than the national average: over-65s represent 23.2% compared to the national figure of 19.6%, while the under-15 cohort is slightly underrepresented at 16.6%. Housing tenure shows a distinctly higher proportion of outright ownership at 41.3% against the national 33.7%, with correspondingly lower private renting at 14.1%. The employment profile leans towards skilled trades and plant/machine roles at 11.5% and 9.0% respectively, while professional and managerial employment falls below national norms.