At a Glance
Average Property Price - TF7
£197,177
11
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - TF
£830
23
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - TF7
£30,432
9
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - TF
6.3%
92
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TF7
5.4%
93
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TF
3.6%
38
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £197,177 is well below the national average, placing it among the most affordable postcode districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 5.4% annually—a notably strong rate that ranks among the fastest-growing areas in the country. Transaction activity has softened recently, with 132 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 181, indicating a cooling in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £830 is below the national average, reflecting the area's more affordable positioning. Rental growth over the past decade has been moderate at 3.6% annually, slightly below the national pace. The current rental yield of 6.3% sits modestly above the 10-year average of 6.0%, suggesting a gentle upward trajectory for investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £30,432 is significantly below the national average, placing the area among the lowest-income districts nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x has deteriorated since 2016, when it stood at 4.6x, indicating that property prices have risen faster than local incomes. Rental affordability has remained largely stable, with the rent-to-income ratio at 23.9% compared to 23% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews slightly younger than average, with 20.2% under 15 (above the 17.5% national average) and a corresponding underrepresentation of the 25–34 age group. Private rented housing is notably more prevalent at 26.9% versus 21.7% nationally, and social rented accommodation is significantly higher at 23.5% against 16.5% nationally. The employment profile is distinctive, with a much higher proportion in elementary occupations (15.3% vs 10.2% nationally), plant and machine roles (13.6% vs 6.6%), and trades (12.4% vs 10.5%), offset by substantially fewer professionals (12.4% vs 20.5%) and managers (8.7% vs 13.4%).