At a Glance
Average Property Price - TN25
£433,714
73
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - TN
£1,342
71
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - TN25
£44,299
73
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - TN
5.4%
42
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TN25
3.2%
35
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TN
4.2%
69
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price of £434,000 sits among the most expensive nationally. However, 10-year annualised price growth of 3.2% has been below average, suggesting the market has underperformed compared to stronger-growing regions. Transaction activity has softened noticeably, with 286 sales in the latest full year against a 10-year average of 400, indicating a slower market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £1,342 is notably above the national midpoint, reflecting the area's relative desirability. Rental growth has been robust at 4.2% annualised over the decade, among the faster-growing markets nationally. The flat yield of 5.4% is currently well above its 10-year average of 4.6%, signalling improved returns for landlords in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household income averages £44,299, placing the area among the more affluent nationally. However, affordability has deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 8.7x in 2016 to 10.0x today, meaning properties now require nearly two additional years of household income to purchase. Rental affordability has similarly worsened, with rent-to-income ratio climbing from 28% to 31.9%, leaving less room in renters' budgets.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews noticeably older, with 21.3% aged 65 and above—well above the national average of 19.6%—and a notably low share of young adults (8.1% aged 16–24, compared to 11% nationally). Housing tenure is dominated by ownership: 37.8% own outright and 35.1% own with mortgage, together far exceeding the national norm and reflecting a mature, established community. The employment profile is weighted towards managerial roles (18.1% against a national 13.4%), with a proportionally smaller elementary workforce (7.2% vs 10.2% nationally).