At a Glance
Average Property Price - CF37
£171,517
6
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CF
£950
41
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CF37
£33,065
19
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CF
5.2%
28
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CF37
3.6%
50
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CF
4.8%
90
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in CF37 is £172,000, placing it among the cheapest nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.6% annually, matching the broader UK trend. Transaction activity has eased recently, with 426 sales in the latest year against a 10-year average of 518.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the CF postcode area stands at £950, close to the national mid-point. Rental growth has outpaced the UK significantly, rising 4.8% annually over the past decade—among the strongest growth rates nationally. Flat yield currently sits at 5.2%, a marked improvement from the 10-year average of 4.5%, reflecting strong recent rental momentum.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £33,065, notably below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 4.8x has deteriorated since 2016 (when it stood at 4.6x), signalling reduced purchasing power relative to property values. Rental affordability has improved modestly, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 26.4% to 26%, indicating stable rental costs relative to earnings.
Resident Demographic Profile
Young adults aged 16–24 are overrepresented, comprising 13.3% of the population against 11% nationally. Outright property ownership is notably strong at 37%, well above the national average of 33.7%. The employment profile shows a higher concentration in caring roles (11.5% vs 9.2% nationally) and trades (11.6% vs 10.5%), whilst professional and managerial occupations are underrepresented.