At a Glance
Average Property Price - EX35
£299,143
42
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - EX
£964
46
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - EX35
£37,295
46
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - EX
4.4%
8
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - EX35
3.3%
38
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - EX
3.5%
26
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £299,000 sits slightly below the national midpoint. Over the past decade, the area has experienced modest price growth of 3.3% annually, which is a touch below the national pace. Transaction activity has eased considerably, with 21 sales recorded in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 38, suggesting a tightening of market fluidity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £964 is close to the national median. Rental growth has lagged nationally at 3.5% annually over a decade. The flat yield of 4.4% has improved from its 10-year average of 3.9%, reflecting recent strength in rental returns relative to property values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes average £37,295, slightly below the national norm. Purchase affordability has modestly deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 10.0x in 2016 to 10.9x today. Rental affordability, by contrast, has improved marginally, with the rent-to-income ratio easing from 27.7% to 27% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is heavily skewed towards older age groups, with those aged 50 and above representing 58.6% of residents—far exceeding the national average. Working-age adults aged 16–34 make up just 14.6%, well below the national average of 24.4%. Housing tenure is dominated by outright ownership at 52.6%, nearly half again the national average, reflecting the prevalence of retiree householders. The employment mix favours managers and tradespeople, who together account for 35.9% of the workforce, markedly above national proportions, while professional roles are underrepresented.