At a Glance
Average Property Price - CA6
£265,636
32
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CA
£661
3
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CA6
£28,020
5
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CA
5.3%
34
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CA6
4.1%
68
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CA
3.1%
8
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in CA6 is £266,000, well below the national average and among the most affordable districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.1% annually—broadly in line with typical national growth patterns. Transaction activity has eased recently, with 102 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 129, suggesting a modestly softer market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rental costs across the broader CA postcode area average £661 per month—significantly below the national average, placing it among the cheapest areas to rent in the UK. Rents have risen by 3.1% annually over a decade, notably slower than the national pace. The flat yield has improved to 5.3%, well above its 10-year average of 4.5%, reflecting the attractive rental returns this market now offers relative to purchase prices.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income stands at £28,020, substantially below the national average, placing this among the least affluent districts nationally. Purchase affordability has deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 7.2x in 2016 to 8.6x today, meaning property prices have outpaced local income growth. Rental affordability has also worsened slightly, with rent-to-income now at 20.5% compared to 19.5% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older: over half are aged 50 and above, with a quarter aged 65 or more—well above the national average for older age groups. The under-16 and 25–34 populations are both below average, reflecting limited young family migration. Housing is heavily skewed toward outright ownership at 46%, nearly 40% above the national norm, whilst private rental is depressed at 17%. The employment profile shows a distinctive concentration in trades (17.5%)—a third higher than nationally—and plant/machine roles (9.8%), reflecting the area's industrial heritage.