At a Glance
Average Property Price - TF9
£322,175
49
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - TF
£830
23
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - TF9
£37,267
45
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - TF
6.3%
92
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TF9
4.1%
68
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TF
3.6%
38
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in TF9 is £322,000, broadly in line with the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.1% annually—a modest pace that sits slightly above the national average rate of growth. Transaction volumes have eased: last year saw 319 sales against a 10-year average of 400, reflecting a recent softening in market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader TF area is £830, well below the national average and among the more affordable rental markets. Rental growth has been steady at 3.6% per year, slightly below the national pace. The flat yield stands at 6.3%, a modest improvement on the 10-year average of 6.0%, suggesting rental income has become slightly more attractive relative to property values in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household net income of £37,267 is slightly below the national median, reflecting the rural and semi-rural character of the area. The price-to-income ratio of 8.3x has deteriorated since 2016 (when it was 7.3x), indicating that homes have become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has remained essentially flat at 23.9% of income, showing no material change since 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than average, with over a quarter aged 65 or above compared to just under one-fifth nationally; conversely, the 16–24 age group is underrepresented at 9.1%. Housing tenure shows a strong skew towards outright ownership at 41.4%—significantly above the national norm—coupled with below-average levels of private rental and social renting. The employment profile is balanced, with modest overrepresentation in trades and caring professions and slightly below-average numbers in professional roles.