At a Glance
Average Property Price - CW5
£323,830
49
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CW
£956
43
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CW5
£25,206
3
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CW
6.7%
96
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CW5
3.2%
35
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CW
4.1%
60
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in CW5 is £324,000, close to the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.2% annually—below the national average, suggesting more modest appreciation than many regions. Transaction activity has eased recently, with 560 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 673, indicating a slowdown in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents of £956 are slightly below the national median. Rent growth over the past decade has been solid at 4.1% per year, outpacing the national average and reflecting steady demand in the rental sector. The flat yield currently stands at 6.7%, a marked improvement from the 10-year average of 5.7%, signalling strengthening returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes in CW5 are significantly below the national average at £25,206, placing the area among the lowest-income regions nationally. This has sharp implications for affordability: the price-to-income ratio has deteriorated substantially, rising from 7.3x in 2016 to 12.9x today, making property purchase increasingly stretched for local earners. Rental affordability has also worsened, with rent now consuming 26.8% of household income compared to 23.6% a decade ago.
Resident Demographic Profile
CW5 has a notably older population, with nearly 29% aged 65 and above—well above the national average of 19.6%—and a correspondingly low proportion of young adults aged 16–24 at just 7.5%. Housing tenure is dominated by outright ownership at 44.1%, significantly higher than the national norm of 33.7%, reflecting the area's established resident base. The employment mix skews towards managers and professionals (21% and 16.3% respectively), above national levels, while younger, entry-level roles such as sales and plant/machine work are notably underrepresented.