At a Glance
Average Property Price - CW12
£323,429
49
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CW
£956
43
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CW12
£39,004
54
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CW
6.7%
96
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CW12
4.2%
71
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CW
4.1%
60
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price stands at £323,000, close to the national median. Over the past decade, prices have grown by 4.2% annually—above the typical national pace. Transaction volumes have declined recently, with 606 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 703, suggesting a moderately softening market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £956 is slightly below the national midpoint. Rental growth over ten years has averaged 4.1% per year, outpacing many regions. The flat yield currently sits at 6.7%, a marked improvement from the 10-year average of 5.7%, reflecting stronger returns for landlords in the recent period.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £39,000 is broadly in line with the national picture. Affordability has shifted noticeably: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 6.6x in 2016 to 8.0x today, indicating homes have become less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has also deteriorated, with the rent-to-income ratio increasing from 23.6% to 26.8% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older than national norms, with 24.7% aged 65 and over (compared to 19.6% nationally) and a notably smaller proportion of young adults: only 7.6% are aged 16–24, well below the 11.0% average. Housing tenure reflects strong owner-occupation, with 41.9% owning outright—significantly above the 33.7% national average. The employment profile leans towards managerial roles (16.1% vs 13.4% nationally) and technical occupations, while elementary work is notably lower at 8% against the national 10.2%.