At a Glance
Average Property Price - CH63
£286,856
38
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CH
£855
27
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CH63
£38,900
53
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CH
5.2%
27
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CH63
4.5%
80
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CH
3.8%
46
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in CH63 is £287,000, placing it below the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.5% annually—among the faster-growing areas nationally. Transaction activity in the latest year was 380 sales, slightly below the 10-year average of 411, indicating a modest easing in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the wider CH postcode is £855, notably below the national average. Rental growth over ten years has been 3.8% annually—broadly in line with national trends. Flat yield currently stands at 5.2%, up from a 10-year average of 4.6%, reflecting improved returns for buy-to-let investors in this area.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £39,000 is roughly in line with the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x has risen from 5.8x in 2016, indicating that property affordability has deteriorated for buyers over this period. The rent-to-income ratio of 24.5% has also edged up slightly from 24% in 2016, suggesting modest pressure on renters.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably older population: those aged 50–64 and 65+ together make up 45% of residents, well above the national combined figure of 39%. Owner-occupation is strong, with 76% owning outright or with a mortgage—significantly higher than the national 61%. The professional workforce is also above average at 24%, while younger adults aged 16–24 are notably underrepresented at 8%.