At a Glance
Average Property Price - TA6
£256,657
30
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - TA
£945
40
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - TA6
£34,968
31
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - TA
6.0%
72
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TA6
4.7%
84
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TA
3.5%
23
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in TA6 is £257,000, placing it well below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.7% per year—among the strongest growth rates nationally. However, transaction activity has fallen notably, with 574 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 830 annually.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader TA postcode is £945, slightly below the national midpoint. Rental growth over the past decade has been modest at 3.5% per year, materially slower than the national trend. The flat yield currently stands at 6.0%, up from a 10-year average of 5.3%, signalling improving returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £34,968, below the national average. The price-to-income ratio has deteriorated to 6.9x from 6.3x in 2016, reflecting price growth outpacing income gains and making purchases less affordable in relative terms. Rental affordability has also worsened, with rents consuming 27.1% of income compared to 26.5% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably towards elementary occupations (18.3% versus 10.2% nationally) and trades workers (13.8% versus 10.5%), while professional and managerial roles are underrepresented. The proportion of children under 15 is elevated at 19.2% against a national average of 17.5%. Private rental tenure is stronger than average at 26.5%, and outright ownership is correspondingly lower at 27.7%.