At a Glance
Average Property Price - CW7
£220,008
18
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CW
£956
43
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CW7
£32,801
17
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CW
6.7%
96
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CW7
3.9%
61
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CW
4.1%
60
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in CW7 is £220,000, placing it well below the national average and among the most affordable postcodes nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.9% annually, close to the national pace. Transaction volumes have softened recently, with 394 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 523 per annum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent stands at £956, in line with the national median. Rents have risen by 4.1% annually over ten years, slightly faster than the national average. The flat yield has strengthened to 6.7%, up from a 10-year average of 5.7%, reflecting improved returns for rental investors in this area.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £32,801, notably below the national average and among the lowest nationally. The price-to-income ratio stands at 6.5x, having worsened from 5.6x in 2016, indicating property has become less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has also declined, with rent now consuming 26.8% of household income compared to 23.6% a decade ago.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews slightly older, with those aged 50–64 representing 20.9% (above the 19.8% national average) and correspondingly fewer residents aged 16–24 at 9.5% compared to 11.0% nationally. Social rented housing is notably prevalent at 22.5%, well above the 16.5% national figure, while private renting is underrepresented. The employment mix is weighted towards elementary roles (14% against 10.2% nationally) and plant/machine operatives (11.3% against 6.6% nationally), with proportionally fewer professionals and managers than the national average.