Property trends for CT4

    CT4 covers areas in east Kent, situated inland from the coast. It is a relatively mature residential district with a character shaped by older owner-occupied housing and a notably higher proportion of retirees.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - CT4

    £432,312

    73

    National percentile

    12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Monthly Rent - CT

    £1,156

    61

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Net Household Income - CT4

    £45,516

    77

    National percentile

    2023 census data

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - CT

    5.8%

    41

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CT4

    2.3%

    25

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CT

    4.6%

    87

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    Street Rankings — CT4

    Top 5 streets in CT4 ranked by 3-year average sale price.

    #Street3Y Avg
    1Lickpot Hill£1,475,000
    2Mulberry Hill£1,425,000
    3Mill Lane£1,400,000
    4Station Road£1,283,333
    5Hambrook Lane£1,200,000

    Latest Rent — CT4

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The average property price in CT4 stands at £446,000, placing it among the more expensive districts nationally. Price growth over the past decade has averaged 2.8% per year—below the national pace. Transaction activity has slowed noticeably, with 179 sales recorded in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 236 annually.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Average monthly rent in the broader CT area is £1,112, close to the national median. Rental growth has been notably strong at 4.5% per year over the past decade, significantly outpacing the national trend. The flat yield currently stands at 5.3%, up from a 10-year average of 4.4%, reflecting the stronger rental growth trajectory.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average household income in CT4 is £45,516, placing it among the higher-earning districts nationally. The price-to-income ratio has risen to 11.5x from 9.2x in 2016, indicating that property affordability has deteriorated over the past eight years. Rental affordability has also weakened, with rent consuming 28.4% of household income compared to 26.6% in 2016.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The population is notably older than average, with over a fifth aged 65 and above—well above the national average of 19.6%—and correspondingly fewer younger adults. Housing tenure reflects this profile: 40.8% own outright, significantly above the national figure of 33.7%, while the private rented share is below average at 16.3%. The employment mix is skewed towards professionals (24.4%) and managers (16.2%), both well above national norms, whilst elementary occupations are less represented at 7.6% against a national average of 10.2%.

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