At a Glance
Average Property Price - CH66
£244,234
26
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CH
£855
27
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CH66
£36,079
38
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CH
5.2%
27
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CH66
3.9%
61
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CH
3.8%
46
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in CH66 is £244,000, placing it in the lower quartile nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.9% annually — close to the national pace, reflecting steady but unspectacular capital appreciation. Transaction activity has eased in recent years, with 466 sales last year compared to a 10-year average of 574, suggesting a softening in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader CH postcode stands at £855, below the national average. Rental growth over ten years has been 3.8% annually — slightly slower than the UK median. Flat yield currently stands at 5.2%, above the 10-year average of 4.6%, indicating that rental income has strengthened relative to property values in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household net income in CH66 is £36,079, modestly below the national average. The price-to-income ratio has deteriorated since 2016, rising from 5.1x to 6.9x, reflecting faster house price growth than income gains and a meaningful tightening of purchase affordability. Rental affordability has remained broadly stable, with rent-to-income staying near 24–25%, suggesting modest headroom for tenants.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews slightly older than national averages, with those aged 50–64 comprising 22.3% (against 19.8% nationally) and over-65s at 20.6% (versus 19.6%). Owner-occupation is notably strong: 38.6% own outright and 35.1% own with a mortgage, together totalling 73.7% — well above the 60.7% national figure. Private rented housing is proportionally smaller at 12.5%, and employment is fairly balanced across professions, with no single sector dominating markedly.