At a Glance
Average Property Price - CF15
£354,240
57
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CF
£950
41
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CF15
£47,390
82
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CF
5.2%
28
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CF15
3.2%
35
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CF
4.8%
90
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in CF15 is £354,000, in line with the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.2% annually—a slower pace than the national average. Transaction activity has moderated, with 208 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 294, suggesting a tightening market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the CF postcode area stands at £950, below the national median. Rents have risen sharply at 4.8% per year over the past decade—among the fastest growth nationally. The flat yield has improved to 5.2% from its 10-year average of 4.5%, reflecting stronger rental returns and continued upward pressure on rents.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household income in CF15 averages £47,390, placing it among the higher-earning areas nationally. The price-to-income ratio has widened from 7.3x in 2016 to 8.0x today, indicating that homes have become less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has improved slightly: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 26.4% to 26%, a modest but meaningful reduction.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews towards middle age and older residents: those aged 35–49 and 50–64 each represent over one-fifth of the district, well above national norms. Young adults aged 16–24 are significantly underrepresented at 8.4% versus 11% nationally. Home ownership is notably high, with 79.6% either owning outright or with a mortgage compared to 60.7% nationally, whilst private rental is correspondingly low at 10.8%. The workforce is heavily weighted towards professionals (33.5%) and managers (14.7%), well above national averages, whilst trades and elementary occupations are substantially underrepresented.