At a Glance
Average Property Price - NR17
£332,223
52
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - NR
£920
37
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - NR17
£39,158
54
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - NR
5.4%
40
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - NR17
3.2%
34
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - NR
4.4%
81
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £332,223 sits squarely at the national median—neither notably expensive nor affordable by regional standards. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.2% annually, which is below the national average pace of appreciation. Transaction activity has eased over the latest year, with 287 sales recorded against a 10-year average of 352 per year, reflecting the quieter rhythm of a rural market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rental levels of around £920 per month sit below the national average, placing the area among more affordable rented locations. However, rents have climbed at 4.4% annually—among the fastest growth rates nationally—outpacing general inflation and wage growth. The flat yield currently stands at 5.4%, a meaningful uplift from its 10-year average of 4.3%, indicating improving returns for landlords despite modest absolute rent levels.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £39,158 is close to the national average, offering no particular advantage or constraint. Purchase affordability has deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio has widened from 7.6x in 2016 to 8.7x today, making properties harder to buy relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also worsened, with rent-to-income ratios rising from 21.6% to 26.2% over the same period, meaning tenants now spend a notably larger share of earnings on housing.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older than the national average, with over one in five residents aged 65 or above compared to the national figure of one in five overall. Conversely, the 16–24 age group is measurably underrepresented at 8.9% versus 11.0% nationally, reflecting limited appeal to young adults. Housing tenure is more owner-occupied than the national norm, with 68.4% owned (outright or mortgaged) versus 60.7% nationally, while private renting is correspondingly less common. Employment is spread across trades and elementary occupations more evenly than the national pattern, with a notably lower share of professionals (15.2% against 20.5% nationally) and a higher share in plant and machine roles (9.2% against 6.6%).