At a Glance
Average Property Price - TQ11
£276,949
36
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - TQ
£935
40
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - TQ11
£39,562
56
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - TQ
4.6%
10
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TQ11
2.3%
14
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TQ
3.3%
16
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £277,000 sits below the national average. Over the past decade, the area has seen modest price growth of 2.3% annually, which is notably slower than the national trend and ranks among the slowest-growing districts nationally. Transaction activity has softened considerably, with 39 sales in the latest year against a 10-year average of 62, suggesting reduced market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rents in the broader TQ postcode area average £935 per month, below the national average. Over ten years, rents have grown at 3.3% annually, which is slower than the national pace. The flat yield of 4.6% is now notably above its 10-year average of 3.8%, indicating that rental returns have improved and now offer better value relative to capital appreciation.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £40,000 sits slightly above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 7.1x has improved slightly since 2016 (when it stood at 7.2x), suggesting modest gains in purchase affordability. Rental affordability has improved more meaningfully, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 28.9% to 27.1%, making renting somewhat more accessible relative to earnings.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area is significantly older than the national average, with nearly a quarter of the population aged 65 or above and a further 24% aged 50–64; conversely, the 16–34 age groups are notably underrepresented. Housing tenure is skewed towards outright ownership at 41%, well above the national average of 34%, reflecting the prevalence of older homeowners. The employment mix shows above-average representation in trades (15.3%) and below-average in professional and managerial roles, suggesting a less degree-oriented workforce than the national norm.