At a Glance
Average Property Price - WR13
£465,482
77
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - WR
£929
39
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - WR13
£41,256
63
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - WR
5.4%
42
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - WR13
3.3%
40
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - WR
3.5%
24
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price of £465,000 places WR13 among the more expensive districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at an annualised rate of 3.3%, which is below the national average pace. Transaction activity has eased: the latest year saw 102 sales against a 10-year average of 131, reflecting a moderation in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents of £929 sit below the national midpoint, indicating relatively affordable lettings. Rent growth over ten years has averaged 3.5% per annum—slower than the national trend. The flat yield currently stands at 5.4%, up from a 10-year average of 4.4%, suggesting a strengthening rental return for investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Net household income of £41,256 is above the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 11.8x has remained flat since 2016, indicating stable affordability at the purchase stage relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has improved: the rent-to-income ratio has eased from 26.1% a decade ago to 24.8% today, reflecting modest real gains for tenants.
Resident Demographic Profile
WR13 has a notably older population, with over half aged 50 or above—significantly above national norms—and those aged 65+ comprising nearly a third of residents. The under-16 and 25–34 age groups are both well below average, underscoring a mature demographic. Housing tenure is dominated by outright ownership at 50%, far exceeding the national figure of 33.7%, whilst private and social renting are both below average. The employment mix leans heavily towards managerial and professional roles (41.3% combined), well above the national average of 33.9%.