At a Glance
Average Property Price - CH43
£245,600
26
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CH
£855
27
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CH43
£33,511
22
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CH
5.2%
27
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CH43
3.2%
35
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CH
3.8%
46
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in CH43 is £246,000, placing it among the cheaper areas nationally. Ten-year annualised growth has been 3.2%, which is below the national average pace of appreciation. Transaction activity has moderated: 446 sales were recorded in the latest full year, down from a 10-year average of 535 annually.
Rent & Yield Trends
The average monthly rent in the broader CH postcode area is £855, below national levels. Over the past decade, rents have grown at 3.8% annually, slightly outpacing the national average. The rental yield currently stands at 5.2%, an improvement on the 10-year average of 4.6%, reflecting a strengthening return for landlords despite modest capital growth.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £33,511, below the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 7.1x has deteriorated since 2016 (when it was 6.6x), signalling that property has become less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has also worsened slightly: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 24% to 24.5%, indicating that tenants are spending marginally more of their income on housing.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older, with those aged 50–64 representing 21.6% (above the national 19.8%) and those 65+ accounting for 22% (versus 19.6% nationally), while young adults aged 16–24 are underrepresented at 9.1% compared to 11% nationally. The caring professions are notably strong at 11.1% of employment, well above the national 9.2%, suggesting a concentration in healthcare and social work sectors. Managerial roles are notably below average at 11%, compared to the national 13.4%.