At a Glance
Average Property Price - CF42
£141,183
2
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CF
£950
41
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CF42
£29,619
7
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CF
5.2%
28
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CF42
6.5%
98
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CF
4.8%
90
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in CF42 is £141,000, placing it among the cheapest nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 6.5% annually—among the fastest growth rates in the country. Transaction volumes have eased slightly, with 155 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 176 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent stands at £950, close to the national median. Rental growth over ten years has averaged 4.8% per annum, significantly above the national typical pace. The current flat yield of 5.2% is notably higher than the 10-year average of 4.5%, signalling improving returns for landlords in recent times.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in CF42 is £29,619, well below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 4.0x has widened since 2016 (when it stood at 3.2x), indicating that purchase affordability has deteriorated. Rental affordability has remained stable, with the rent-to-income ratio holding steady at 26% versus 26.4% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably older population profile, with 21.8% aged 65 and over—well above the national average of 19.6%—and 21% aged 50–64, compared to 19.8% nationally. Outright home ownership is exceptionally high at 46.2%, nearly 40% above the national figure. The employment mix is distinctive, with particularly strong representation in caring roles (15% versus 9.2% nationally) and trades (14.9% versus 10.5% nationally), offset by fewer professionals (14.5% versus 20.5% nationally).