At a Glance
Average Property Price - PR7
£239,601
24
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - PR
£796
21
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - PR7
£35,526
35
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - PR
6.0%
77
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - PR7
2.9%
26
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - PR
3.5%
25
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in PR7 is £240,000, placing it below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.9% per year—a slower pace than the UK as a whole. Transaction activity has softened noticeably, with 882 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 1,114 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader PR postcode is £796, below the national midpoint. Rents have grown at 3.5% annually over ten years, slightly slower than the national trend. The current flat yield stands at 6.0%, up from a 10-year average of 5.2%, reflecting improved returns for landlords in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £35,526, modestly below the national median. The price-to-income ratio has edged upward from 5.9x in 2016 to 6.3x today, indicating that purchasing affordability has tightened slightly. Rental affordability has improved marginally: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 23% to 22.8%, suggesting rents have kept pace with or lagged behind income growth.
Resident Demographic Profile
The age profile is broadly in line with national patterns, though young adults aged 16–24 are notably underrepresented at 8.4% compared to 11% nationally. Homeownership is strong: 35.5% own outright and 35.2% own with a mortgage, together exceeding the national average significantly. Private renting is less common here at 15.4% against the national 21.7%. The employment mix is fairly typical, with a slight overrepresentation of technical and skilled trades roles.