At a Glance
Average Property Price - CA14
£184,920
9
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CA
£661
3
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CA14
£31,619
12
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CA
5.3%
34
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CA14
3.0%
30
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CA
3.1%
8
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in CA14 is £185,000, placing it among the most affordable districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.0% annually—broadly in line with the national average. Transaction activity has eased recently, with 484 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 542 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the wider CA postcode area stands at £661, among the cheapest in the UK. Rents have grown at 3.1% annually over ten years, a below-average pace. The flat yield has improved to 5.3% in the latest year from a 10-year average of 4.5%, reflecting strengthened rental returns relative to capital values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income of £32,000 is well below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x has drifted upward from 5.0x in 2016, signalling that property has become less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has similarly softened, with rent now consuming 20.5% of household income compared to 19.5% six years ago.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older than average: over one-fifth are aged 65 and above, and those aged 50–64 account for 22% of residents, versus 19.8% nationally. Young adults aged 16–24 are notably underrepresented at 8.8%, suggesting outward migration of this age group. The tenure profile reflects higher owner-occupation (36.1% owned outright) and a significant social rented sector at 24%, more than 40% above the national average. Employment leans heavily towards trades (14%) and elementary occupations (12.9%), with professional roles underrepresented at 14%.