At a Glance
Average Property Price - CT19
£305,154
43
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CT
£1,112
61
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CT19
£38,802
53
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CT
5.3%
33
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CT19
5.1%
90
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CT
4.5%
83
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in CT19 is £305,000, placing it around the middle of the national range. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 5.1% per year—among the fastest growth rates seen nationally. Transaction activity has eased slightly, with 341 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 400 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader CT postcode area is £1,112, which is above the national mid-point. Rents have grown at 4.5% annually over the past decade, well above the national average pace. The flat yield currently stands at 5.3%, a notable improvement from the 10-year average of 4.4%, reflecting stronger returns for rental investors in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income of £38,802 is broadly in line with the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 7.5x has risen from 6.3x in 2016, indicating that properties have become less affordable relative to local earnings over that period. Rental affordability has also tightened, with rent now consuming 28.4% of household income compared to 26.6% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The age profile is broadly balanced with a slightly higher proportion of over-50s (40% aged 50 and above, against a national average of 39.4%). The area has a notably stronger private rental sector at 26%, well above the national average of 21.7%, while social rented housing is less prevalent at 12.8%. Employment is marked by stronger representation in technical roles (15.3% vs 13.2% nationally) and caring professions (11.9% vs 9.2%), with correspondingly fewer professionals (16.5% vs 20.5%).