At a Glance
Average Property Price - CW1
£211,328
15
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CW
£956
43
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CW1
£33,077
19
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CW
6.7%
96
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CW1
5.0%
90
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CW
4.1%
60
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in CW1 is £211,000, placing it well below the national average and among the most affordable areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 5.0% annually—a notably strong rate that sits among the fastest-growing areas nationally. Transaction activity has slowed recently, with 514 sales in the latest full year compared to a ten-year average of 703, indicating a moderating market.
Rent & Yield Trends
The average monthly rent of £956 is close to the national midpoint and reflects typical rental costs. Rental growth over ten years has averaged 4.1% annually, slightly above the national pace. The flat yield stands at 6.7%, representing a meaningful improvement from the ten-year average of 5.7%, signalling strengthening returns for landlords.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £33,077 is notably below the national average, reflecting the area's economic profile. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x has deteriorated since 2016 (when it was 5.0x), making property purchase less affordable in relative terms despite low nominal prices. Rental affordability has also weakened: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 23.6% to 26.8%, meaning a larger share of household income now goes to rent.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews slightly older than average, with those aged 50–64 and 65+ each representing a larger share than nationally. Younger adults aged 16–24 are notably underrepresented. Home ownership is stronger than average, with 36.9% owning outright and 29.4% owning with a mortgage, while private rental is correspondingly lower. The employment mix is weighted towards elementary occupations (14.4%, well above the 10.2% national average) and plant/machine roles (10.8%), with professionals (16.5%) and managers (10.4%) underrepresented.