At a Glance
Average Property Price - NP18
£333,455
53
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - NP
£868
26
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - NP18
£39,304
55
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - NP
6.0%
62
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - NP18
3.8%
72
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - NP
5.1%
96
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — NP18
Top 5 streets in NP18 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caerlicyn Lane | £772,500 |
| 2 | Little Milton Gardens | £725,000 |
| 3 | Brechfa Close | £710,000 |
| 4 | College Crescent | £680,000 |
| 5 | Priory Close | £655,000 |
Highest Monthly Sales — NP18
The highest-value transaction recorded in NP18 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in NP18 is £342,000, close to the national midpoint. However, the area has seen notably strong price growth over the past decade, with annualised increases of 4.5% — among the fastest-growing areas nationally. Transaction volumes have eased; the latest year recorded 232 sales compared to a 10-year average of 274, suggesting a modest slowdown in market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rents in the broader NP postcode area are below the national average at £858 per month. Despite this, rental growth has been exceptional, rising at 4.9% per year — faster than almost all UK areas. The flat yield currently stands at 6.0%, a meaningful improvement from the 10-year average of 5.1%, reflecting the rental growth trajectory.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is close to the national average at £39,304. Affordability pressures have emerged: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 7.9x in 2016 to 9.1x today, making purchase increasingly stretched for local earners. Rental affordability has also tightened, with rent consuming 24.1% of income compared to 23.1% a decade ago.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older and more settled than the UK average. Those aged 50–64 make up 21.5% (against 19.8% nationally), whilst the 16–24 age group is notably underrepresented at 8.6%. Owner-occupation is particularly strong: 38.6% own outright and a further 36.4% own with a mortgage, well above national norms, whilst private renting is half the national rate at 10.5%. The workforce is tilted towards professionals (22.9%) and administrative roles (10.6%), with fewer in elementary and trades positions.