At a Glance
Average Property Price - CF34
£156,363
3
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CF
£950
41
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CF34
£30,260
8
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CF
5.2%
28
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CF34
5.2%
91
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CF
4.8%
90
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
At £156,363, property in CF34 is among the cheapest nationally. However, prices have grown at 5.2% per year over the past decade—among the fastest growth rates nationally. Transaction activity has slowed recently, with 192 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 223 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents average £950, close to the national mid-point. Rental growth has been robust at 4.8% per year over a decade, outpacing typical UK performance. The flat yield currently stands at 5.2%, up from a 10-year average of 4.5%, reflecting improving returns for investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £30,260 is well below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 4.8x has widened since 2016 (when it was 4.4x), indicating that property has become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has modestly improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 26.4% to 26%, a marginal gain.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older than average, with those aged 50–64 making up 21.2% (compared to 19.8% nationally) and those 65+ at 21.6% versus 19.6% nationally. Owner-occupation is notably strong at 68.8% combined (outright plus mortgage), well above the national 60.7%. The workforce is concentrated in caring professions (15.2% vs 9.2% nationally) and skilled trades (13.3% vs 10.5% nationally), while professional occupations are underrepresented at 13.9% versus 20.5% nationally.