At a Glance
Average Property Price - CA19
£314,117
46
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CA
£661
3
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CA19
£36,637
42
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CA
5.3%
34
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CA19
6.0%
96
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CA
3.1%
8
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £314,000 sits close to the national midpoint. However, the district stands out for its exceptionally strong 10-year price growth of 6.0% per year—among the fastest-growing areas nationally. Transaction activity has picked up, with 15 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 12, suggesting sustained buyer interest.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents average £661, placing the area among the cheapest nationally for rental costs. Rent growth has been modest at 3.1% annually over the past decade, below the national average. The flat yield has improved to 5.3%, up from a 10-year average of 4.5%, reflecting the stronger returns now available to landlords in this market.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £37,000 is slightly below the national average. Purchase affordability has deteriorated markedly: the price-to-income ratio has nearly doubled from 6.8x in 2016 to 12.3x today, indicating that property has become significantly less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also slipped, with rent-to-income rising from 19.5% to 20.5% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older, with over a quarter aged 65 and above—well above the national average of 19.6%—while those aged 16–24 are significantly underrepresented at 6.7%. Housing tenure is dominated by outright ownership at 53.3%, nearly 60% higher than the national figure, reflecting the area's appeal to retirees and established residents. The employment profile shows a stronger lean towards skilled trades at 15.9% and technical roles at 14.6%, with notably fewer sales positions at 4.1%.