At a Glance
Average Property Price - CW4
£429,582
72
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CW
£956
43
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CW4
£45,855
78
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CW
6.7%
96
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CW4
3.6%
49
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CW
4.1%
60
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £430,000 places CW4 among the more expensive areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.6% annually—broadly in line with the national average. Transaction activity has softened recently, with 184 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 225, suggesting a moderately less active market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £956 sits slightly below the national midpoint. Rental growth over the past decade has been stronger than average at 4.1% per year, reflecting resilient demand. The flat yield currently stands at 6.7%, up from a 10-year average of 5.7%, indicating improving returns for landlords in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £46,000 is notably above the national average, reflecting relative affluence in the area. The price-to-income ratio of 8.4x has improved since 2016 (when it stood at 8.9x), suggesting property has become somewhat more affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability, however, has deteriorated: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 23.6% to 26.8% over the same period, meaning renters now dedicate a larger share of income to housing costs.
Resident Demographic Profile
CW4 skews notably older than the national profile, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 or above compared to just under a fifth nationally, and only 7.5% aged 16–24 (well below the 11% national average). Housing tenure is distinctively owner-heavy: 47% own their home outright and 34% own with a mortgage, together accounting for 81% of households versus 61% nationally, while private renting is minimal at under 10%. The employment mix is heavily weighted toward managers (20.7%) and professionals (24.8%), well above national averages, reflecting a prosperous, white-collar demographic.