At a Glance
Average Property Price - CH65
£185,214
9
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CH
£855
27
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CH65
£32,519
16
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CH
5.2%
27
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CH65
4.5%
81
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CH
3.8%
46
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in CH65 is £185,214, placing it well below the national average — among the cheapest nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.5% annualised, which ranks significantly above the national trend and reflects stronger-than-average capital appreciation. Transaction activity has moderated, with 281 sales in the latest full year against a 10-year average of 370, indicating a softer market pace.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader CH postcode area stands at £855, below the national average. Over ten years, rents have grown at 3.8% annually, close to the national pace. The rental yield has strengthened to 5.2% in the latest year, up from a 10-year average of 4.6%, suggesting improved returns for landlords as rents have risen relative to property prices.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £32,519, notably below the national average and among the lower-income areas nationally. The price-to-income ratio now stands at 5.6x, a material deterioration from 4.8x in 2016, reflecting that homes have become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has remained largely stable, with rent consuming 24.5% of income now versus 24% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably younger than the national average, with 21.1% of residents under 15 and a notably higher proportion of working-age families. Housing tenure is distinctive: social rented housing accounts for 28.4% of all households — substantially above the national 16.5% — while outright ownership is well below average at 19.8%. The employment profile skews towards elementary roles (15%, compared to 10.2% nationally) and caring professions (12.5% versus 9.2% nationally), reflecting a working-class demographic with lower professional representation.