At a Glance
Average Property Price - CB24
£447,244
74
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CB
£1,428
77
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CB24
£49,128
87
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CB
4.8%
16
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CB24
3.0%
28
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CB
3.9%
53
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £447,000 places CB24 among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.0% per year — a pace below the national average. Transaction activity has declined modestly from its 10-year norm, with 512 sales in the latest full year against an average of 623.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents of £1,428 sit among the highest nationally. Rental growth over the past decade has been measured at 3.9% annually, in line with national trends. The flat yield of 4.8% has improved noticeably from its 10-year average of 3.9%, reflecting a shift toward better returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes in CB24 are well above the national average at £49,128, ranking among the highest nationally. Purchase affordability has tightened: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 8.3x in 2016 to 9.0x today. Rental affordability has also weakened, with rents now consuming 32.5% of household income compared to 28.1% a decade ago.
Resident Demographic Profile
The age profile is notably skewed toward families and established households: those aged 35–49 account for 23% of the population, well above the national average of 19%, while young adults aged 16–24 are underrepresented at 9%. Housing tenure is evenly split between outright ownership and mortgage holders, each at 34%, with private rental particularly low at 15%. The workforce is dominated by professionals, representing 32% of employment — more than half again the national average — alongside strong representation in managerial and technical roles. Manual trades and elementary occupations are significantly underrepresented.