At a Glance
Average Property Price - IP30
£382,560
63
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - IP
£957
43
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - IP30
£43,464
71
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - IP
5.5%
45
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - IP30
2.0%
9
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - IP
4.3%
76
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average price of £383,000 sits slightly above the national median, placing it among moderately priced areas nationally. However, 10-year annualised price growth of 2.0% is among the slowest in the country, reflecting a relatively subdued long-term market. Annual transaction volumes have recently declined to 214, notably below the 10-year average of 267, suggesting reduced market activity in the latest period.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents of £957 are slightly below the national average, reflecting the area's rural character and relative affordability. Rental growth has been strong over the past decade at 4.3% annually, well above the national trend. The flat yield of 5.5% is notably above its 10-year average of 4.4%, indicating a recent improvement in rental returns relative to prices.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £43,464 is above the national average, placing the area in the higher income percentile nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 9.3x has worsened since 2016 (when it was 8.3x), signalling that property affordability for local buyers has deteriorated. Rental affordability has also declined: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 21.4% to 24.5%, indicating that a larger share of household income is now required to cover rental costs.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews significantly older than the national average, with 27.6% aged 65 and over compared to 19.6% nationally, and those aged 16–24 notably underrepresented at 7.9% against 11.0%. Housing tenure reflects a strong preference for outright ownership at 43.5%, well above the national average of 33.7%, whilst private rented housing is substantially lower at 12.5% compared to 21.7% nationally. The employment mix shows elevated proportions of managers (16.1% versus 13.4% nationally) and trades workers (12.4% versus 10.5%), alongside lower representation in elementary roles.