At a Glance
Average Property Price - CA4
£304,512
43
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CA
£661
3
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CA4
£37,079
44
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CA
5.3%
34
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CA4
2.2%
12
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CA
3.1%
8
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £305,000 sits close to the national midpoint, placing it neither notably expensive nor cheap by UK standards. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.2% annually, among the slowest growth rates nationally—substantially below the long-term trend. Transaction activity has slowed: 143 sales in the latest year represent a decline from the 10-year average of 182 per year, suggesting a quieter market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents average £661, placing the area among the most affordable in the nation. Rental growth has been modest at 3.1% annually, well below the national pace. The flat yield of 5.3% has improved noticeably from its 10-year average of 4.5%, signalling better returns for buy-to-let investors despite the broader slowdown in price appreciation.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £37,079 is fractionally below the national median, reflecting the rural character of the district. The price-to-income ratio of 8.4x has worsened since 2016 (when it stood at 7.1x), indicating homes have become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also declined: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 19.5% to 20.5%, meaning a larger share of household income now goes to rent.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than national norms: over a quarter (27.4%) are aged 65 and over, compared to 19.6% nationally, while those aged 16–24 are significantly underrepresented at 7.8% against 11.0% nationally. Housing is dominated by outright ownership at 51.4%—nearly a fifth above the national average—while private rental is correspondingly low at 13.2%. The employment mix is distinctive for its strength in trades (15.1%) and particularly in managerial roles (15.2%), alongside a slightly elevated proportion in caring occupations.