At a Glance
Average Property Price - PR9
£229,110
21
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - PR
£796
21
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - PR9
£31,771
13
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - PR
6.0%
77
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - PR9
3.7%
54
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - PR
3.5%
25
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in PR9 is £229,110, placing it well below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.7% annually—broadly in line with the national pace. Transaction activity has slowed notably, with 574 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 768 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent stands at £796, below the national average. Rental growth has been modest at 3.5% per year over the past decade, lagging overall national rent inflation. The flat yield has improved to 6.0%, up from a 10-year average of 5.2%, reflecting more attractive returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £31,771, significantly below the national average. Purchase affordability has weakened: the price-to-income ratio has risen to 6.9x from 6.3x in 2016, indicating homes have become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has remained stable, with the rent-to-income ratio holding steady at around 23%.
Resident Demographic Profile
PR9 skews notably older than the national average, with 26.3% of the population aged 65 and above, compared to 19.6% nationally, and a below-average share of young adults aged 16–24. Outright home ownership is above average at 37%, while private rented housing is notably higher at 30.1%. The employment profile shows above-average representation in caring professions (12.8%) and trades (11.4%), alongside higher elementary employment (12.1%).