At a Glance
Average Property Price - CO8
£426,202
73
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - CO
£1,118
59
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - CO8
£43,050
70
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CO
6.6%
81
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CO8
2.7%
35
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CO
4.6%
87
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — CO8
Top 5 streets in CO8 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamarsh Road | £980,000 |
| 2 | Bures Road | £930,000 |
| 3 | Alphamstone Road | £895,000 |
| 4 | Goulds Road | £673,233 |
| 5 | Pebmarsh Road | £640,000 |
Highest Monthly Sales — CO8
The highest-value transaction recorded in CO8 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average price of £496,000 places CO8 among the most expensive districts nationally. Over the past decade, the area has experienced strong annualised price growth of 4.8%, significantly outpacing the national rate. Transaction activity has softened slightly, with 28 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 33 per annum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader CO postcode area stand at £1,123, broadly in line with national levels. Rental growth has been notably strong over the past decade, with annualised increases of 4.8% placing it among the fastest-growing regions nationally. The flat yield has risen to 6.1% in the latest year, up from a 10-year average of 4.9%, signalling improving returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income of £43,050 is above the national median. The price-to-income ratio has risen to 10.8x from 9.3x in 2016, indicating that property has become less affordable relative to local incomes. Rental affordability has similarly tightened, with rent-to-income ratios climbing from 24% in 2016 to 27.8% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older, with those aged 50–64 representing nearly a quarter of residents and over-65s comprising over a quarter—well above the national average. Conversely, younger working-age groups (16–34) are significantly underrepresented. Owner-occupation is strong, with 45.9% owning outright against a national norm of 33.7%, while private renting is proportionally low at 12.2%. Managerial and professional occupations are overrepresented relative to national norms, whilst elementary workers are less common.