At a Glance
Average Property Price - CT10
£429,574
72
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CT
£1,112
61
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CT10
£40,214
59
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CT
5.3%
33
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CT10
5.1%
91
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CT
4.5%
83
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in CT10 is £430,000, placing it among the more expensive districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 5.1% annually—substantially faster than the national average, reflecting strong long-term demand. Transaction activity has slowed recently, with 378 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 444, suggesting a modest cooling in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader CT postcode area stands at £1,112, around the middle of the national range. Rental growth has averaged 4.5% annually over the past decade, outpacing the national trend. The flat yield has improved to 5.3% in the latest year from a 10-year average of 4.4%, indicating a strengthening rental return despite the softer sales market.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income of £40,214 is slightly above the national midpoint. The purchase price-to-income ratio has widened to 10.9x from 8.8x in 2016, signalling that homes have become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also deteriorated, with the rent-to-income ratio rising from 26.6% to 28.4% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older than average, with nearly three in ten residents aged 65 and over compared to one in five nationally; conversely, younger working-age groups (16–34) are significantly underrepresented. Outright ownership is exceptionally high at 47%, well above the national average, reflecting the area's mature demographic profile. The caring professions are overrepresented at 11.3% of the workforce, while elementary occupations and plant/machine roles are below national norms.