At a Glance
Average Property Price - M43
£230,310
22
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - M
£1,227
64
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - M43
£32,906
18
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - M
6.3%
70
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - M43
6.4%
98
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - M
5.5%
97
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — M43
Top 5 streets in M43 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nook View | £522,500 |
| 2 | Meadow View Gardens | £450,000 |
| 2 | Goldfinch Way | £450,000 |
| 4 | Larks Rise | £430,000 |
| 5 | Bittern Drive | £418,825 |
Highest Monthly Sales — M43
The highest-value transaction recorded in M43 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in M43 is £226,000, placing it well below the national average. Despite this lower valuation, the district has experienced exceptional price growth of 6.7% annually over the past decade—among the fastest growth rates seen nationally. Transaction activity has slowed considerably, with 200 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 327, suggesting a tightening of supply or reduced market turnover.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader M postcode area stands at £1,211, positioning it slightly above the national midpoint. Rental growth has been strong at 5.5% annually over ten years, matching the rapid appreciation seen in sales prices. The flat yield has improved notably to 5.8% from a 10-year average of 4.7%, reflecting improving returns for buy-to-let investors despite compressed capital gains.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £33,000 falls below the national average, reflecting the area's more modest demographic profile. The price-to-income ratio has deteriorated significantly to 7.2x from 4.6x in 2016, indicating substantially weaker purchase affordability despite low absolute prices. Rental affordability has also worsened, with the rent-to-income ratio rising from 31.2% to 36.3%, placing rental costs under considerable pressure relative to local earnings.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older than national norms, with 21.5% aged 50–64 and a notably lower proportion of young adults (9.3% aged 16–24). Housing tenure shows a slight shift towards mortgaged ownership (31.3% versus the national 27.0%), while social rented housing accounts for a smaller share than average. The employment profile is more focused on administrative roles (12.1%), trades (11.8%), and caring professions (10.3%), with notably underrepresentation among professionals and managers compared to national averages.