At a Glance
Average Property Price - CF63
£211,947
16
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CF
£950
41
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CF63
£34,201
27
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CF
5.2%
28
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CF63
5.3%
92
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CF
4.8%
90
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price stands at £212,000, placing it well below the national average — among the cheapest areas nationally. Despite this modest level, the district has experienced notably strong price growth over the past decade, with annualised gains of 5.3% putting it among the fastest-growing areas in the UK. Transaction activity has eased recently, with 269 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 323, suggesting a moderation in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents of £950 sit broadly in line with the national median, neither notably expensive nor cheap. Rental growth has been robust, with annual increases of 4.8% over the past decade placing the area among the strongest performers nationally. Yields have improved meaningfully, rising from a 10-year average of 4.5% to a current level of 5.2%, reflecting tightening rental demand relative to property values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £34,201 is below the national median, positioning the area among lower-income regions. Purchase affordability has weakened noticeably: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 5.2x in 2016 to 6.0x today, indicating that property ownership has become materially less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has improved slightly, with the rent-to-income ratio easing from 26.4% to 26% over the same period, though it remains a significant household cost.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably higher proportion of children under 15 (20.2% vs 17.5% nationally) and a distinctly higher caring employment share (13.7% vs 9.2% nationally), suggesting an older, family-oriented population with significant healthcare and social care representation. Owner-occupancy is strong, with 34.7% holding mortgages well above the national average of 27%, reflecting active family homeownership. Conversely, the proportion of professionals (15.9%) and managers (9.3%) is noticeably below national norms, indicating a lower-skilled employment profile overall.