At a Glance
Average Property Price - CF39
£170,112
6
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CF
£950
41
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CF39
£31,240
11
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CF
5.2%
28
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CF39
5.7%
95
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CF
4.8%
90
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
At £170,000, properties in CF39 rank among the cheapest nationally, placing it in the bottom 6 per cent by price. However, the district has experienced exceptional price growth of 5.7 per cent annually over the past decade — among the fastest nationally. Transaction activity has slowed in the latest year, with 282 sales compared to a 10-year annual average of 377.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £950 sits slightly below the national midpoint. Rental growth has been robust, with 10-year annualised rises of 4.8 per cent well above the national trend. The flat yield currently stands at 5.2 per cent, a noticeable improvement from the 10-year average of 4.5 per cent, reflecting stronger income returns for landlords in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £31,240 is well below the national average, placing the area in the bottom 11 per cent nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x has risen since 2016 (when it stood at 4.6x), meaning affordability to buy has tightened despite low absolute prices. Rental affordability has improved slightly, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 26.4 per cent in 2016 to 26 per cent today.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older than national norms, with those aged 50–64 representing 21.1 per cent (versus 19.8 per cent nationally) and a notably lower proportion of 16–24 year-olds at 10.2 per cent. Housing tenure reflects stronger outright ownership at 38.3 per cent and higher mortgage ownership at 30.1 per cent, whilst private rental is less prevalent at 17.3 per cent. The employment mix is distinctive, with above-average representation in trades (13.5 per cent) and caring professions (13.8 per cent), but notably lower managerial employment at 7.9 per cent.