At a Glance
Average Property Price - CT7
£357,326
58
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CT
£1,112
61
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CT7
£37,789
48
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CT
5.3%
33
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CT7
4.4%
78
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CT
4.5%
83
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £357,000 sits slightly above the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.4% per year—a pace notably faster than most of the UK, placing the district in the upper range nationally. Transaction volume has softened recently, with 191 sales in the latest year against a ten-year average of 240, reflecting a moderate slowdown in activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £1,112 is marginally above the national median. Rental growth has been particularly strong over the past decade at 4.5% per year—among the fastest in the country. The flat yield currently stands at 5.3%, a marked improvement from its ten-year average of 4.4%, indicating tightening rental supply relative to property values and attractive returns for landlords.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £37,789 is close to the national average. However, affordability has shifted: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 8.3x in 2016 to 9.2x today, suggesting property has become less accessible relative to earnings. Rental affordability has similarly deteriorated, with the rent-to-income ratio increasing from 26.6% to 28.4% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
CT7 has a distinctly older population: nearly 35% are aged 65 or over, well above the national average of 19.6%, while those aged 16–24 are significantly underrepresented at just 6.7%. Owner-occupation is exceptionally strong, with 51.8% owning their home outright compared to 33.7% nationally. The employment profile shows notably higher representation in caring roles (11.8% versus 9.2% nationally) and skilled trades (12.1% versus 10.5%), reflecting the area's demographic composition and local economic structure.