At a Glance
Average Property Price - CH41
£132,164
1
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CH
£855
27
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CH41
£24,789
3
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CH
5.2%
27
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CH41
4.9%
87
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CH
3.8%
46
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price of £132,164 places CH41 among the most affordable nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.9% annually—significantly faster than the UK average, representing strong underlying demand. Transaction volumes have slowed notably, with 163 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 230, suggesting a cooling in activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
At £855 per month, rental levels in the broader CH postcode area sit well below the national average. Rent growth over the past decade has been measured at 3.8% annually—broadly in line with national trends. The flat yield has risen to 5.2%, up from a 10-year average of 4.6%, indicating improving returns for landlords in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income of £24,789 is substantially below the national average, placing the area among the lowest-income districts nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x has widened significantly since 2016 (when it stood at 3.8x), reflecting that affordability has deteriorated markedly over this period. Rental affordability has remained relatively stable, with rent consuming 24.5% of income compared to 24% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
CH41 has a notably higher proportion of children under 15 (19.8% vs 17.5% nationally) and a younger-skewing age profile overall. The housing tenure profile is highly distinctive: just 29.1% own their home (either outright or with mortgage), while 42% live in social rented accommodation—far above the 16.5% national average. The employment mix is heavily weighted toward caring roles (15.5% vs 9.2% nationally) and elementary occupations (14.8% vs 10.2%), while professional and managerial roles are significantly underrepresented.