At a Glance
Average Property Price - CF35
£280,588
37
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CF
£950
41
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CF35
£39,813
57
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CF
5.2%
28
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CF35
3.3%
40
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CF
4.8%
90
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in CF35 is £281,000, placing it below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown by 3.3% annually—slightly slower than the UK average—reflecting more modest appreciation compared to faster-growing regions. Transaction volumes have fallen significantly: the latest year saw 273 sales against a 10-year average of 386, suggesting reduced market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader CF postcode area is £950, broadly in line with national norms. Rental growth over the past decade has been strong at 4.8% annually—among the fastest in the UK—indicating resilient demand for rental properties. The current flat yield of 5.2% is notably above its 10-year average of 4.5%, pointing to improved returns for landlords in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income stands at £39,813, modestly above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 6.6x has remained flat since 2016, suggesting that house prices have kept pace with earnings growth over that period. Rental affordability has improved slightly: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 26.4% to 26%, making renting marginally less burdensome than six years ago.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area shows above-average rates of owner-occupation: 38% own outright and 38.9% with a mortgage, compared to national figures of 33.7% and 27.0% respectively. Private rental is notably lower than the UK average at 12.9%, while social rented housing is also below the national level. The professional workforce is marginally above the national average at 21.1%, with a fairly balanced employment mix overall.