At a Glance
Average Property Price - WF7
£222,450
19
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - WF
£788
19
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - WF7
£36,109
38
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - WF
6.8%
99
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - WF7
4.4%
77
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - WF
3.7%
42
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in WF7 is £222,000, placing it well below the national average and among the more affordable parts of the UK. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.4% annually—a notably strong rate that sits among the fastest-growing districts nationally. Transaction activity has eased slightly, with 302 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 370, suggesting a modestly quieter market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent stands at £788, well below the national typical level. Rent growth over the past decade has been modest at 3.7% annually, broadly in line with national trends. The flat yield currently sits at 6.8%, a meaningful improvement on the 10-year average of 6.1%, reflecting tighter pricing relative to rental income and favourable conditions for landlords.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £36,109, modestly below the national median. Purchase affordability has deteriorated since 2016: the price-to-income ratio has moved from 5.1x to 6.2x, indicating that property prices have outpaced wage growth. Rental affordability has remained essentially stable, with rent-to-income at 23.9%, only slightly higher than the 2016 level of 23.6%.
Resident Demographic Profile
The age profile is broadly balanced compared to national norms, though the 16–24 age group is notably underrepresented at 8.6% against the national 11.0%. Housing tenure shows a higher proportion of mortgage-backed ownership (34.4% vs 27.0% nationally) and lower private rental (12.7% vs 21.7%), reflecting a more traditional, owner-occupied community. The employment profile is distinctive: elementary occupations are overrepresented at 12.4% versus 10.2% nationally, whilst professionals are underrepresented at 16.6% against 20.5%.