At a Glance
Average Property Price - CH3
£366,258
62
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - CH
£886
28
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - CH3
£42,149
67
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CH
5.7%
35
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CH3
2.2%
22
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CH
4.1%
61
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — CH3
Top 5 streets in CH3 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skips Lane | £1,400,000 |
| 2 | Sibbersfield Lane | £1,116,000 |
| 3 | New Lane | £1,050,000 |
| 4 | Barnhouse Lane | £1,025,000 |
| 5 | Oak Ridge Court | £978,333 |
Highest Monthly Sales — CH3
The highest-value transaction recorded in CH3 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £371,000 sits above the national midpoint, placing it among moderately expensive areas nationwide. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.8% annually—a below-average rate compared to the UK overall. Transaction activity has declined noticeably, with 472 sales in the latest year against a 10-year average of 638, suggesting a slower market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average rents of £855 per month are below the national average, reflecting the area's rural character. Rental growth over the past decade has been moderate at 3.8% annually, broadly in line with national trends. The rental yield has improved to 5.2% in the latest year from a 10-year average of 4.6%, indicating strengthening returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes average £42,149, placing the area above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 9.0x has risen from 8.1x in 2016, suggesting that property affordability has tightened over the past eight years. Rental affordability has remained stable, with renters spending 24.5% of income on housing compared to 24% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older, with 23% aged 65 and over against the national average of 19.6%, while those aged 16–24 are underrepresented at 9%. Housing tenure shows a strong preference for outright ownership at 38.1%, well above the national norm of 33.7%, paired with a higher-than-average mortgage ownership rate of 30.4%. The employment profile is notably professional and managerial, with 25.9% in professional roles and 17.4% in management positions, both significantly above national averages, while trades and elementary occupations are substantially underrepresented.