At a Glance
Average Property Price - CF23
£351,883
57
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CF
£950
41
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CF23
£42,485
68
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CF
5.2%
28
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CF23
4.0%
67
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CF
4.8%
90
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in CF23 stands at £352,000, roughly in line with the UK average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.0% per year, a rate slightly above the national trend. Transaction activity has softened, with 476 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 598 annually.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader CF postcode area is £950, below the national median. Rental growth has been notably strong at 4.8% per year, among the fastest nationally. The flat yield currently stands at 5.2%, a meaningful uplift from the 10-year average of 4.5%, reflecting improved investor returns in the area.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £42,485, comfortably above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 8.0x has improved slightly since 2016 (8.2x), indicating modestly better purchase affordability over the period. Rental affordability has also improved, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 26.4% in 2016 to 26% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably younger profile than the UK average, with 20.8% of the population under 15 compared to 17.5% nationally, and a higher proportion of working-age adults aged 35–49 (20.5% vs 18.7%). Owner-occupation is particularly strong, with 38% purchasing via mortgage—well above the national rate of 27%—while professional employment is exceptionally common at 29.1% versus 20.5% nationally. The trades sector is underrepresented at 6.9% against the national average of 10.5%.