At a Glance
Average Property Price - LA9
£280,262
37
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - LA
£795
20
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - LA9
£34,375
28
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - LA
4.8%
17
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - LA9
2.9%
26
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - LA
3.2%
10
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £280,262 is below the national average, positioning it among more affordable areas across England. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.9% annually—a slower pace than the national trend. Transaction activity has eased recently, with 479 sales in the latest year compared to an average of 567 over the preceding ten years.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £795 sits well below the national average, reflecting the area's character as a quieter, less densely populated locale. Rental growth over the past decade has been modest at 3.2% annually, below the pace seen nationally. The current flat yield of 4.8% is notably above its ten-year average of 4.2%, signalling improving returns for rental investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £34,375 is below the national average, typical for a rural and semi-retired demographic. The price-to-income ratio of 8.8x has deteriorated since 2016 (when it stood at 7.1x), reflecting slower wage growth relative to house prices. Rental affordability has improved slightly: the rent-to-income ratio has eased from 23.7% in 2016 to 23.3% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews significantly older than the national average, with over one in five residents aged 65 or over compared to one in five nationally, and those aged 50–64 also overrepresented at 22.1%. The under-15 age group is notably smaller at 15.9%, and young adults aged 16–24 are substantially underrepresented. Housing tenure shows a higher proportion of outright ownership (39.1% versus 33.7% nationally) and correspondingly lower private rental occupation. Trades workers are notably overrepresented, while professionals are underrepresented—a pattern consistent with a semi-rural, older demographic with lower concentrations of higher-skilled urban employment.