At a Glance
Average Property Price - CA7
£227,555
20
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CA
£661
3
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CA7
£31,253
11
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CA
5.3%
34
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CA7
4.7%
84
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CA
3.1%
8
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in CA7 is £228,000, placing it well below the national average and among the more affordable areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.7% annually—a notably strong performance that sits above the typical national rate. Transaction activity has slowed recently, with 287 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 341, suggesting a less active market than its recent historical norm.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the wider CA area stands at £661, placing it among the least expensive rental markets nationally. Rents have grown at 3.1% per year over ten years, which is significantly slower than the national trend. Flat yield has improved to 5.3%, up from a 10-year average of 4.5%, reflecting the improving income return for buy-to-let investors despite modest rental growth.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income in CA7 is £31,253, substantially below the national average and among the lowest in the country. Property remains affordable relative to local incomes at a price-to-income ratio of 6.9x, though this has worsened since 2016 when it stood at 5.3x. Rental affordability has also deteriorated, with rent now consuming 20.5% of annual income compared to 19.5% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than the national average, with 27% aged 65 and over compared to the national figure of 19.6%, and over-50s making up nearly 51% of the population. The working-age population is correspondingly smaller, particularly among those aged 16–24 and 25–34. The employment mix is heavily weighted towards trades (18.6%, well above the national 10.5%) and plant/machine operation (11.3% versus 6.6% nationally), reflecting a labour market focused on agriculture, manufacturing, and technical skills. Housing is dominated by outright ownership at 47.7%, significantly higher than the national 33.7%, with correspondingly low proportions in private and social rented tenures.