At a Glance
Average Property Price - CW10
£250,497
28
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CW
£956
43
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CW10
£35,749
36
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CW
6.7%
96
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CW10
2.9%
25
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CW
4.1%
60
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in CW10 is £250,000, placing it below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.9% annually—a relatively slow pace compared with national trends. Transaction activity has declined recently, with 206 sales in the latest full year against a 10-year average of 283 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader CW postcode area stands at £956, slightly below the national midpoint. Rental growth over ten years has averaged 4.1% annually, outpacing the national rate. The flat yield has improved notably, now standing at 6.7% compared to the 10-year average of 5.7%, reflecting a favourable environment for rental investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income of £36,000 sits below the national average. Purchase affordability has weakened: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 5.6x in 2016 to 6.6x today, indicating that property has become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also deteriorated, with the rent-to-income ratio rising from 23.6% to 26.8% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older, with over-50s comprising 43% against a national average of 39%. The 16–24 age group is underrepresented at 8.7% compared to 11% nationally. Home ownership is strong, with 73.6% of households owning (outright or mortgaged), well above the national 61%. The private rental sector is proportionally smaller at 13.1%. Managerial and professional roles are slightly more prevalent than nationally, whilst trades and elementary occupations are slightly less common.