At a Glance
Average Property Price - NP25
£372,194
61
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - NP
£858
28
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - NP25
£37,922
48
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - NP
6.0%
71
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - NP25
3.8%
60
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - NP
4.9%
94
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in NP25 stands at £372,000, placing it around the national middle ground. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.8% annually—a rate broadly in line with the national average. Transaction activity has declined notably, with 199 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 252, suggesting a quieter recent market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader NP postcode area is £858, well below the national average. Rent growth, however, has been exceptionally strong at 4.9% annually—among the fastest nationally. The flat yield stands at 6.0%, a meaningful uplift from its 10-year average of 5.1%, reflecting improving returns for landlords.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £38,000 is close to the national median. The purchase price-to-income ratio has moved unfavourably from 9.8x in 2016 to 10.6x today, indicating that homes have become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also weakened, with the rent-to-income ratio rising from 23.1% to 24.1% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews significantly older, with over a quarter aged 65 or above—well above the national average of 19.6%—and those aged 16–24 are notably underrepresented at 8.5% versus 11.0% nationally. Housing tenure reflects a strong tradition of outright ownership at 44.1%, substantially higher than the national average of 33.7%, while private rental and social housing are both below national norms. The employment profile is notably weighted towards managerial roles (16.5% vs 13.4% nationally), with a lower proportion in plant and machine work.