At a Glance
Average Property Price - CA18
£223,317
19
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CA
£661
3
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CA18
£29,989
7
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CA
5.3%
34
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CA18
3.5%
47
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CA
3.1%
8
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in CA18 is £223,000, placing it well below the national average—among the cheapest areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.5% annually, in line with the national trend. Transaction activity has remained stable, with 3 sales recorded in the latest year matching the 10-year average.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader CA postcode area is £661, among the lowest in England. Rents have grown at 3.1% per year over the past decade, below the national pace. The flat yield currently stands at 5.3%, notably above its 10-year average of 4.5%, signalling improved rental returns for investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £29,989, significantly below the national average—among the lowest nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x has worsened since 2016 (5.4x), indicating that purchasing power has declined relative to prices. Rental affordability has also tightened, with the rent-to-income ratio rising from 19.5% in 2016 to 20.5% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is markedly older, with over half aged 50 or above: 24.4% are aged 50–64 and 25.6% aged 65+, compared to national averages of 19.8% and 19.6% respectively. Young adults aged 16–24 are notably underrepresented at 7.6% against 11.0% nationally. Housing tenure is dominated by outright ownership at 47.2%, well above the national 33.7%, reflecting the retired demographic. The employment profile is skewed toward trades at 18.8%, significantly above the national 10.5%, and elementary roles at 11.9%, while professional employment at 13.7% falls well short of the national 20.5%.