At a Glance
Average Property Price - CH4
£318,844
48
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CH
£855
27
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CH4
£39,850
57
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CH
5.2%
27
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CH4
3.9%
62
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CH
3.8%
46
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in CH4 is £319,000, close to the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.9% annually—a moderate pace, slightly above the national median. Transaction volumes have fallen notably: last year saw 423 sales, compared with a 10-year average of 610 per year, reflecting reduced market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader CH postcode area stand at £855, below the national average. Rent growth over 10 years has been 3.8% annually—roughly in line with the national trend. The rental yield is currently 5.2%, a meaningful improvement on the 10-year average of 4.6%, suggesting improving returns for landlords in recent times.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household income in CH4 averages £39,850, slightly above the national average. However, property has become less affordable to buy: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 7.1x in 2016 to 8.7x today. Rental affordability has remained stable, with rent consuming 24.5% of income compared with 24% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than average, with those aged 50–64 and 65+ each representing about one-fifth of residents, compared with national averages around 20% and 19.6% respectively. Owner-occupation is strong at 65.8% (owned outright or with mortgage), above the national average of 60.7%. The professional workforce is overrepresented at 22.6%, well above the national 20.5%, while trades and elementary occupations are underrepresented.