At a Glance
Average Property Price - CT11
£273,246
35
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CT
£1,112
61
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CT11
£37,291
45
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CT
5.3%
33
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CT11
4.1%
70
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CT
4.5%
83
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in CT11 is £273,000, placing it below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.1% annually—a solid pace that sits among the faster-growing areas nationally. Transaction activity has softened notably, with 339 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 530 annually, reflecting reduced turnover in the current market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader CT postcode area stand at £1,112, sitting slightly above the national median. Rental growth over the past decade has been notably strong at 4.5% annually, among the fastest in the country. The flat yield has improved to 5.3%, up from a 10-year average of 4.4%, signalling increasingly attractive returns for landlords.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household net income of £37,291 is close to the national midpoint. Purchase affordability has deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio now stands at 8.5x, widening from 6.7x in 2016, reflecting faster property price growth than earnings growth. Rental affordability has also tightened, with rents now consuming 28.4% of income compared to 26.6% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably high concentration of private rented housing at 35%, well above the national average of 22%, reflecting its appeal to tenants and buy-to-let investors. The caring professions are strongly represented at 13%, significantly above the national average of 9%, suggesting a meaningful concentration of healthcare and support workers. Older age groups (50–64 and 65+) together account for 41% of the population, slightly elevated compared to the national combined figure of 39%.