At a Glance
Average Property Price - CT21
£424,925
71
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CT
£1,112
61
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CT21
£38,331
51
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CT
5.3%
33
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CT21
3.6%
51
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CT
4.5%
83
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in CT21 is £425,000, positioning it among the more expensive areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.6% per year—broadly in line with the national trend. Transaction activity has softened considerably, with 264 sales recorded in the latest full year compared to an average of 362 over the previous decade.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader CT postcode area stands at £1,112, slightly above the national midpoint. Rental growth has been robust, rising at 4.5% per year over ten years—notably faster than the national average. The flat yield currently sits at 5.3%, a meaningful improvement on the ten-year average of 4.4%, reflecting a favourable direction for rental investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income in CT21 is £38,331, right at the national midpoint. The current price-to-income ratio of 10.0x has remained flat since 2016, indicating that affordability for buyers has neither improved nor deteriorated materially over that period. Rental affordability has shifted: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 26.6% in 2016 to 28.4% today, suggesting modestly tighter conditions for tenants.
Resident Demographic Profile
CT21 has a pronounced skew towards older residents, with two-thirds aged 50 and above—far exceeding the national average. The working-age population is notably younger cohorts is significantly underrepresented: those aged 16–24 account for just 6.7% (well below the national 11.0%), and 25–34-year-olds represent 7.8% against a national norm of 13.4%. Housing tenure is dominated by outright ownership at 48.1%, substantially above the national 33.7%, while private rental and social rented sectors are both below average. Employment is skewed towards professional and managerial roles (33.6% combined), with notably lower rates of elementary work and plant/machine operation.