At a Glance
Average Property Price - CF81
£161,556
4
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CF
£950
41
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CF81
£29,288
6
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CF
5.2%
28
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CF81
6.1%
97
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CF
4.8%
90
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £162,000 places CF81 among the cheapest areas nationally. Despite this, the postcode has seen notably strong price growth of 6.1% per year over the past decade—among the fastest-growing areas in the UK. Transaction activity has slowed recently, with 135 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 177 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £950 sits slightly below the national midpoint. Rental growth has been robust at 4.8% per year, substantially outpacing the typical pace across Britain. The flat yield currently stands at 5.2%, up from a 10-year average of 4.5%, suggesting improved returns for landlords in recent times.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £29,288 is well below the national average, reflecting the area's economic profile. Affordability for purchase has deteriorated noticeably: the price-to-income ratio has widened from 3.8x in 2016 to 5.1x today, indicating that property has become substantially less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has remained essentially flat, with rent-to-income at 26% versus 26.4% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older, with those aged 50–64 representing 20.5% (above the national 19.8%) and the 35–49 cohort slightly under-represented at 17.5% versus 18.7% nationally. Social renting is significantly higher than average at 22.7% compared to the national 16.5%, reflecting stronger reliance on affordable housing. The employment profile is distinctive, with substantially higher shares in trades (13.1% vs 10.5%), elementary work (14.6% vs 10.2%), caring roles (14% vs 9.2%), and plant/machinery operation (12% vs 6.6%), offset by much lower professional representation at 10.8% versus 20.5% nationally.