At a Glance
Average Property Price - CT9
£298,363
41
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CT
£1,112
61
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CT9
£35,935
37
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CT
5.3%
33
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CT9
5.7%
95
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CT
4.5%
83
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in CT9 is £298,000, placing it slightly below the national median. Over the past decade, the area has experienced strong annualised price growth of 5.7%, significantly outpacing most of the country. However, transaction activity has slowed notably: 496 sales were recorded in the latest year, down from an average of 754 per year over the previous ten years.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader CT postcode area is £1,112, which sits comfortably above the national mid-point. Rental growth over the past decade has been robust at 4.5% per year, placing it in the upper half nationally. The flat yield currently stands at 5.3%, up from a ten-year average of 4.4%, reflecting the recent tightening of rents relative to capital values and signalling improved returns for investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household net income in CT9 is £35,935, below the national average. The price-to-income ratio now stands at 8.3x, up from 7.1x in 2016, indicating that properties have become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also deteriorated: the rent-to-income ratio has risen to 28.4% from 26.6% over the same period, placing greater pressure on renters' budgets.
Resident Demographic Profile
The age profile is broadly balanced with a slightly higher proportion of children under 15 (19.8% versus 17.5% nationally) and noticeably fewer young adults aged 16–24 (9.1% versus 11.0%). The tenure mix is distinctive: private rented housing is exceptionally prevalent at 36.1%, more than 14 percentage points above the national average, while owner-occupation is correspondingly lower. In employment, the area shows a notably elevated share of caring roles at 14.0%, well above the national 9.2%, alongside slightly higher representation in elementary occupations and trades.