At a Glance
Average Property Price - CA16
£273,535
35
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CA
£661
3
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CA16
£32,871
18
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CA
5.3%
34
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CA16
2.3%
14
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CA
3.1%
8
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in CA16 is £274,000, placing it below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.3% annually—among the slowest growth rates nationally. Transaction volumes in the latest year stood at 92, down from a 10-year average of 109, reflecting modest market activity typical of rural postcodes.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent is £661, significantly below the national average. Rent growth over the past decade has been 3.1% annually, below the typical national pace. The rental yield has strengthened to 5.3%, up from a 10-year average of 4.5%, suggesting improved returns for landlords despite subdued rental growth.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £33,000 is well below the national average. Purchase affordability has deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio has risen to 8.3x from 7.0x in 2016, making property less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also worsened, with the rent-to-income ratio rising from 19.5% to 20.5%.
Resident Demographic Profile
CA16 has a notably elderly population: those aged 50–64 represent a quarter of residents and those 65+ make up over a quarter, both well above national norms. The population is skewed away from younger age groups, particularly those aged 16–24 (8.3%, below the national average). Ownership is exceptionally high, with nearly half of homes owned outright. Trades workers are significantly overrepresented at nearly 20% of employment, well above the national average of 10.5%.