At a Glance
Average Property Price - TQ8
£589,263
90
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - TQ
£953
39
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - TQ8
£40,100
59
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - TQ
5.1%
14
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TQ8
0.3%
5
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TQ
3.4%
11
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — TQ8
Top 5 streets in TQ8 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolt Head | £3,465,000 |
| 2 | Island Quay | £1,750,000 |
| 3 | Bennett Road | £1,679,167 |
| 4 | Moult Hill | £1,550,000 |
| 5 | Victoria Place | £1,500,000 |
Highest Monthly Sales — TQ8
The highest-value transaction recorded in TQ8 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in TQ8 is £972,000, among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, the area has experienced annual price growth of 6.3%, which places it among the fastest-growing parts of the UK. Transaction volumes have slowed considerably: only 39 sales were recorded in the latest full year, down from a 10-year average of 74 annually, reflecting the limited stock typical of rural coastal markets.
Rent & Yield Trends
The average monthly rent of £935 sits below the national average, reflecting the rural and semi-rural character of the area. Rent growth over the past decade has been sluggish at 3.3% annually, well below the national trend. The flat yield has risen to 4.6%, up from a 10-year average of 3.8%, indicating improved rental returns in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income of £40,100 is broadly in line with the national median. The purchase affordability picture has deteriorated significantly: the price-to-income ratio has widened from 19.8x in 2016 to 26.0x today, meaning property has become substantially less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has improved marginally, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 28.9% to 27.1% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is distinctly older and more affluent than the national average. Those aged 65 and over represent 34.6% of residents—nearly double the national figure—while working-age groups are significantly underrepresented. Outright ownership is exceptionally high at 50.4%, compared to 33.7% nationally. The employment profile is dominated by managers (21.9%) and trades workers (19.5%), well above national proportions, suggesting a mix of established business ownership and skilled manual trades.