At a Glance
Average Property Price - CW1
£218,018
18
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - CW
£982
47
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - CW1
£33,077
19
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CW
7.2%
98
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CW1
4.5%
87
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CW
4.2%
70
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — CW1
Top 5 streets in CW1 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holmshaw Lane | £616,250 |
| 2 | Nursery Road | £600,000 |
| 3 | Slaughter Hill | £577,500 |
| 4 | Church View | £557,500 |
| 5 | Foxes Hollow Close | £515,000 |
Highest Monthly Sales — CW1
The highest-value transaction recorded in CW1 for each of the last 5 months.
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.