At a Glance
Average Property Price - S21
£226,816
20
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - S
£713
8
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - S21
£34,626
29
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - S
4.7%
10
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - S21
4.1%
71
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - S
3.6%
36
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in S21 is £227,000, placing it among the cheapest 20% of UK postcode districts. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.1% annually—a pace that outpaces the majority of UK markets, reflecting moderate but steady appreciation. Transaction volumes have eased to 203 sales in the latest year, down from a 10-year average of 270, indicating softer recent activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the S postcode area is £713, well below the national average and among the cheapest markets nationally. Rental growth over the past decade has been modest at 3.6% annually, lagging the UK trend. Flat yields have improved to 4.7%, up from a 10-year average of 4.1%, suggesting growing rental demand relative to capital values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £34,626, notably below the national median and among the lowest-earning 30% of postcode districts. The price-to-income ratio stands at 6.4x, indicating houses cost approximately six times annual income—a deterioration from 5.6x in 2016, though still manageable by national standards. Rental affordability has improved over the same period: renters now spend 20.8% of household income on rent, down from 22.4% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older: those aged 50 and over account for 44.5%, well above the national average of 39.4%, whilst young adults aged 16–24 are noticeably underrepresented at 9% versus 11% nationally. Owner-occupation is strong, with 67% owning outright or with a mortgage—above the national average of 60.7%—whilst private renting is substantially lower at 11.6% against 21.7% nationally. The employment mix is weighted towards trades (14%) and caring roles (10.7%), reflecting the area's industrial heritage and demographic profile.