At a Glance
Average Property Price - CT4
£446,478
74
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CT
£1,112
61
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CT4
£45,516
77
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CT
5.3%
33
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CT4
2.8%
23
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CT
4.5%
83
National percentile
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%.