At a Glance
Average Property Price - NP13
£142,943
2
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - NP
£858
28
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - NP13
£29,721
7
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - NP
6.0%
71
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - NP13
6.9%
99
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - NP
4.9%
94
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
Properties in NP13 are among the cheapest nationally, with an average price of £143,000. Despite this modest level, the area has experienced exceptional growth over the past decade, with prices rising by 6.9% annually—among the fastest-growing areas in the UK. Transaction activity has slowed compared to its 10-year average, with 192 sales in the latest full year against a historical norm of 243.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent stands at £858, below the national midpoint. Rental growth has been strong at 4.9% annually, outpacing most areas nationally. Yields have improved to 6.0% in the latest year from a 10-year average of 5.1%, reflecting favourable conditions for rental investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £30,000 is well below the national average, placing the area among the least affluent regions. The price-to-income ratio of 4.1x has risen since 2016 (3.4x), indicating that purchasing power has deteriorated relative to property prices. Rental affordability has similarly worsened, with rent-to-income rising from 23.1% to 24.1%, though rent remains manageable for working households.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older than average, with over-50s making up 42% compared to the national figure of 39.4%. The 16–24 age group is underrepresented at 9.1% versus the national 11.0%. Employment is dominated by manual and caring roles: plant and machinery workers (14.8%), caring professions (15.2%), and trades (11.9%) are all significantly above national averages, while professional and managerial roles (11% and 7.6% respectively) fall well short of the national norm.