At a Glance
Average Property Price - PE37
£266,725
33
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - PE
£912
35
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - PE37
£36,062
38
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - PE
6.1%
77
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - PE37
3.4%
45
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - PE
4.2%
68
National percentile
Street Rankings — PE37
Top 5 streets in PE37 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acorn Drive | £655,000 |
| 2 | Captains Close | £520,000 |
| 3 | Croft Meadow | £495,500 |
| 4 | Academy Close | £440,000 |
| 5 | Low Road | £430,000 |
Highest Monthly Sales — PE37
The highest-value transaction recorded in PE37 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in PE37 is £267,000, which is below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at an annualised rate of 3.4%, slightly below the pace seen nationally. Transaction activity has declined notably: 191 sales were recorded in the latest full year, compared to a 10-year average of 264 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader PE postcode area stands at £912, below the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has been strong at 4.2% annually, outpacing most regions nationally. The flat yield currently stands at 6.1%, up from a 10-year average of 5.0%, indicating improved returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £36,062, modestly below the national median. The price-to-income ratio has deteriorated to 7.9x from 6.3x in 2016, reflecting slower income growth relative to property price rises. Rental affordability has also worsened: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 22.5% to 24.7%, meaning a larger share of household income is now required to cover rental costs.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a significantly older demographic profile: those aged 65 and over account for 31.4% of the population, more than half as much again as the national average of 19.6%. Conversely, the 16–24 age group is underrepresented at 7.4% compared to the national 11.0%. Housing tenure reflects an older, established community: 43.4% own their home outright, well above the national 33.7%, while private rental is correspondingly lower. Employment is notably skewed towards trades (13.5%) and caring professions (12.2%), both above national norms, while professional roles (13.2%) are less prominent.