At a Glance
Average Property Price - TA17
£679,667
93
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - TA
£945
40
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - TA17
£37,195
45
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - TA
6.0%
72
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TA17
6.7%
99
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TA
3.5%
23
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in TA17 is £680,000, placing it among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 6.7% annually—a pace substantially faster than the national average. Transaction activity has slowed markedly: only 6 sales were recorded in the latest full year, compared with a 10-year average of 12 per year, reflecting the thinly traded nature of this market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader TA postcode area stands at £945, below the national average. Rent growth over the past decade has been relatively slow at 3.5% annually, well behind the national pace. The flat yield has improved to 6.0%, up from a 10-year average of 5.3%, suggesting rental returns have become more attractive in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £37,195, close to the national median. The price-to-income ratio has deteriorated significantly since 2016, rising from 11.8x to 14.6x, indicating that property has become markedly less affordable relative to local incomes. Rental affordability has also weakened slightly, with rent-to-income rising from 26.5% to 27.1%.
Resident Demographic Profile
TA17 has a notably mature population: those aged 65 and over represent just over 30% of residents, significantly above the national average of 20%, whilst children under 15 account for only 14.4%, well below the 17.5% national figure. The district shows exceptional tenure security, with nearly half of all households owning their home outright—far above the national average of 34%—and correspondingly lower private and social rented shares. The employment profile is distinctive for a higher concentration in trades (15.7% vs 10.5% nationally) and a notably higher proportion of managers (14.7% vs 13.4%), reflecting the area's mix of established small businesses and professional roles.