At a Glance
Average Property Price - B36
£253,340
29
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - B
£1,056
53
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - B36
£29,311
6
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - B
6.3%
87
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - B36
4.2%
72
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - B
4.4%
77
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £253,000 sits below the national average, placing it among the more affordable areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.2% annually—a pace faster than most of the country, reflecting steady demand despite the area's lower starting point. Transaction activity has slowed recently, with 275 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 361, suggesting a softer market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rental levels of £1,056 per month are close to the national median, reflecting typical value for the broader B postcode area. Rent growth has outpaced the national trend at 4.4% annually over the decade, indicating sustained upward pressure. The flat yield of 6.3% is notably higher than the 10-year average of 4.9%, showing improved returns for buy-to-let investors in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £29,311 is well below the national average, placing the area among the lowest-earning neighbourhoods nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 8.3x has deteriorated markedly since 2016, when it stood at 6.3x, making property ownership increasingly stretched for local buyers. Rental affordability has improved slightly, with rent now consuming 28.8% of income compared to 29.3% in 2016, though this remains a significant burden.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably higher proportion of children under 15 (23%) and a younger profile overall, reflecting larger family households. Social renting is significantly above average at 24%, more than half as high again as the national rate, indicating substantial council and housing association presence. The employment profile skews towards elementary and caring roles, which are both well above national averages, while professional and managerial roles are notably underrepresented.