At a Glance
Average Property Price - CT17
£239,238
24
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CT
£1,112
61
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CT17
£36,558
41
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CT
5.3%
33
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CT17
4.7%
83
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CT
4.5%
83
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in CT17 is £239,000, placing it in the bottom quarter of UK prices nationally. Despite this modest level, the area has experienced strong growth: prices have risen at 4.7% annually over the past decade, among the fastest-growing markets in the country. However, transaction volumes have softened, with 220 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 305 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader CT postcode area stands at £1,112, close to the national midpoint. Rents have also grown strongly at 4.5% per year over ten years, placing the area among the faster-growing rental markets nationally. The flat yield has improved materially: at 5.3% in the latest year, it is well above the 10-year average of 4.4%, reflecting stronger recent rental growth relative to capital values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income in CT17 is £36,558, below the national average. Purchase affordability has deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio now stands at 6.4x, up from 5.4x in 2016. Rental affordability has also weakened, with renters now spending 28.4% of gross income on rent compared to 26.6% a decade ago.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably larger population of children under 15 (20.4% vs 17.5% nationally) and those in caring professions (14.3% vs 9.2%), suggesting a family-oriented community with strong service-sector employment. The private rental share (28.1%) is significantly above the national average of 21.7%, while outright ownership (27.3%) is notably below (33.7%), reflecting a younger demographic profile and higher residential turnover. Professional employment is markedly underrepresented at 11.1% against the national norm of 20.5%, whilst technical and elementary occupations are more prevalent than average.