At a Glance
Average Property Price - CF72
£276,394
35
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CF
£950
41
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CF72
£39,781
57
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CF
5.2%
28
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CF72
4.1%
71
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CF
4.8%
90
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in CF72 is £276,000, placing it below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.1% annually—a pace notably faster than most UK areas, reflecting sustained recovery and demand. Transaction activity has eased compared to its 10-year trend, with 317 sales recorded in the latest full year against a historical average of 463, suggesting a normalisation of market tempo.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader CF postcode stands at £950, slightly below the national midpoint. Rental growth has been exceptionally strong at 4.8% per year—among the fastest in the country—indicating robust demand from tenants. Flat yield has improved to 5.2%, up from a 10-year average of 4.5%, signalling improved returns for buy-to-let investors and a tightening rental market.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in CF72 is £39,781, broadly in line with the national average. The price-to-income ratio stands at 7.0x, having risen from 6.3x in 2016, indicating that property affordability has modestly worsened despite strong price growth. Rental affordability has improved slightly: the rent-to-income ratio has tightened to 26% from 26.4% in 2016, suggesting modest relief for tenants over the period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older and more family-oriented than average: those aged 35–49 represent 21% of residents (compared to 18.7% nationally), while the 16–24 age group is notably underrepresented at 8.3% against 11% nationally. Housing tenure is heavily weighted towards owner-occupation, with 38.7% owning with a mortgage and 37.1% owning outright—both significantly above national norms—while private rented tenure at 12.1% is well below the 21.7% national figure. The employment profile is distinctly professional: one in four workers are professionals (25.1% vs 20.5% nationally), while elementary occupations account for only 7.4% compared to 10.2% nationally.