At a Glance
Average Property Price - S20
£215,601
17
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - S
£726
8
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - S20
£36,152
38
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - S
4.9%
10
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - S20
3.8%
73
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - S
3.7%
34
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — S20
Top 5 streets in S20 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Street | £690,000 |
| 2 | South Street | £545,000 |
| 3 | Kelgate | £495,100 |
| 4 | Auckland Drive | £490,000 |
| 5 | Meadow Gate Close | £480,000 |
Highest Monthly Sales — S20
The highest-value transaction recorded in S20 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price is £225,000, placing S20 below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.1% annually—a pace in the upper half nationally. Transaction activity has moderated recently; 349 sales were recorded in the latest full year, down from a 10-year average of 442.
Rent & Yield Trends
The average monthly rent across the broader S postcode area is £713, well below the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has been measured at 3.6% annually, running slightly slower than the national trend. The flat yield currently stands at 4.7%, up from a 10-year average of 4.1%, reflecting a tightening of the rental market relative to values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £36,152, slightly below the national median. The price-to-income ratio has risen to 6.3x from 5.2x in 2016, indicating that property has become noticeably less affordable relative to incomes over this period. By contrast, rental affordability has improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 22.4% to 20.8%, making housing more achievable for renters.
Resident Demographic Profile
S20 has a distinctly mature population profile. The 50–64 age band represents 23.5%—well above the national average of 19.8%—and those aged 65 and over account for 21.5% compared to 19.6% nationally. The district shows a notably higher propensity for outright home ownership at 39.5%, against a national figure of 33.7%, and a correspondingly lower private rental share at 11%. The employment mix skews towards administrative roles (11.6%) and trades (12.4%), while professional and managerial positions are less prominent than nationally.