At a Glance
Average Property Price - CA17
£317,653
47
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CA
£661
3
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CA17
£32,717
17
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CA
5.3%
34
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CA17
5.3%
92
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CA
3.1%
8
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The current average property price of £318,000 sits near the national midpoint. However, the area has experienced notably strong price growth over the past decade, with annualised appreciation of 5.3%—among the fastest-growing in the country. Transaction activity has eased recently, with 62 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 78 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rental costs are well below the national average at £661 per month, placing the area among the most affordable for tenants. Rent growth over the past decade has been modest at 3.1% annualised, slower than the national trend. The current gross yield of 5.3% is notably above its 10-year average of 4.5%, suggesting stronger returns for buy-to-let investors at present.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income at £33,000 is significantly below the national average, placing the area in the lower quartile nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 10.0x has deteriorated sharply since 2016, when it stood at 6.4x, reflecting growing affordability pressure for owner-occupiers. Rental affordability has also tightened slightly, with rents now consuming 20.5% of household income compared to 19.5% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older, with nearly 30% aged 65 and above compared to the national figure of 19.6%, and only 14.4% under 15 against 17.5% nationally. Housing is dominated by outright ownership at 51.7%—far above the national average of 33.7%—reflecting a mature, settled population. The employment mix is heavily skewed toward skilled trades, which account for 23.4% of jobs against 10.5% nationally, consistent with the area's rural and construction-dependent economy.