At a Glance
Average Property Price - CA13
£276,012
35
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CA
£661
3
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CA13
£35,830
36
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CA
5.3%
34
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CA13
2.7%
21
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CA
3.1%
8
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in CA13 is £276,000, placing it well below the national average and among the most affordable areas in the UK. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.7% annually—significantly slower than the national trend. Transaction activity has softened recently, with 240 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 298, suggesting a tighter market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader CA postcode area stands at £661, among the lowest in the nation. Rental growth has been modest at 3.1% annually over ten years, below the national pace. The current flat yield of 5.3% is notably above its 10-year average of 4.5%, reflecting improved returns for buy-to-let investors despite the modest rental levels.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £35,830, slightly below the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 7.5x has widened since 2016 (when it stood at 6.8x), indicating that property affordability has deteriorated—homes now require a larger income multiple to purchase. The rent-to-income ratio of 20.5% has also risen from 19.5% in 2016, showing rental costs have outpaced wage growth.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews markedly older than national norms, with over a quarter aged 65 or above compared to the UK average of 19.6%, and just 7.3% aged 16–24 versus 11.0% nationally. Housing is dominated by outright ownership at 47.3%, nearly 14 percentage points above the national figure, while private renting accounts for only 12.9% of households. The workforce is weighted towards professionals (25.4%) and trades workers (13.8%), with notably fewer in elementary roles (7.7% against a national 10.2%).