At a Glance
Average Property Price - TA21
£310,731
45
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - TA
£945
40
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - TA21
£38,508
52
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - TA
6.0%
72
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TA21
3.9%
62
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TA
3.5%
23
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in TA21 stands at £311,000, close to the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.9% annually—a pace slightly above the national average. Transaction activity has slowed noticeably: 301 sales in the latest year represent a marked decline from the 10-year average of 384 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the wider TA area is £945, below the national median. Rent growth over ten years has averaged 3.5% annually, well below the national pace. The flat yield currently stands at 6.0%, up from a 10-year average of 5.3%, reflecting modest improvement in rental returns.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household income in TA21 averages £38,500, near the national midpoint. The price-to-income ratio of 8.2x has drifted upward since 2016 (when it stood at 7.4x), signalling a gradual tightening of purchase affordability. Rental affordability has also softened: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 26.5% in 2016 to 27.1% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
TA21 skews notably older: those aged 65 and over account for 26% of the population, well above the national average of 20%, while those aged 16–24 represent just 8%, below the national 11%. Owner-occupation is strong at 68% (outright plus mortgaged), above the national 61%. Employment is notably weighted toward trades (14% vs 11% nationally) and caring professions (12% vs 9%), reflecting the area's older demographic and service-oriented economy.