At a Glance
Average Property Price - S17
£464,826
77
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - S
£713
8
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - S17
£46,600
80
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - S
4.7%
10
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - S17
4.3%
76
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - S
3.6%
36
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in S17 is £465,000, placing it among the more expensive districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.3% annually—a pace broadly in line with strong national performers. However, transaction activity has slowed noticeably: the area saw 173 sales in the latest full year, well below its 10-year average of 266 per year, suggesting a tightening in market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
The S postcode area's average monthly rent of £713 sits well below the national average, placing it among the most affordable regions to rent. Rental growth has been modest at 3.6% annually over the past decade—slower than the national pace. The flat yield currently stands at 4.7%, notably higher than its 10-year average of 4.1%, indicating an improving return for landlords in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in S17 is £46,600, placing the area among the highest-earning districts nationally. The price-to-income ratio has risen to 10.4x from 9.7x in 2016, reflecting modest deterioration in purchase affordability over that period. Rental affordability has improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 22.4% in 2016 to 20.8%, easing the rental cost burden for households.
Resident Demographic Profile
S17 has a notably older population: those aged 65 and over account for 27% of residents, well above the national average of 20%, whilst young adults aged 16–24 represent just 8% compared to 11% nationally. The area is heavily owner-occupied, with 49% of homes owned outright and a further 35% owned with a mortgage—substantially higher than national rates. The workforce is heavily skewed towards professional and managerial roles, which together account for 53% of employment, far exceeding the national average of 34%.