At a Glance
Average Property Price - CF83
£240,960
25
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CF
£950
41
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CF83
£34,569
29
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CF
5.2%
28
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CF83
4.7%
84
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CF
4.8%
90
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in CF83 is £241,000, placing it well below the national average. Over the past decade, the district has experienced strong price growth of 4.7% annually—among the fastest-growing areas nationally. Transaction activity has moderated recently, with 647 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 738, reflecting typical market variation.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader CF postcode area stand at £950, slightly below the national midpoint. Rental growth has been robust at 4.8% annually over ten years, outpacing the majority of UK regions. The flat yield has risen to 5.2%, notably above its 10-year average of 4.5%, signalling improved returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in CF83 is £34,569, materially below the national average. The price-to-income ratio has risen to 6.7x from 6.0x in 2016, indicating that property affordability has worsened over this period. Rental affordability has remained stable, with the rent-to-income ratio holding steady at 26%.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older than national norms, with notably higher proportions aged 50–64 and 65+. Owner-occupation is strong at 68.8% (outright plus mortgaged), significantly above the national average, whilst private renting is substantially lower at 12.2%. The employment profile shows above-average concentrations in administrative roles and technical occupations, offsetting below-average representation in managerial positions.