At a Glance
Average Property Price - S33
£385,896
64
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - S
£713
8
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - S33
£42,222
67
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - S
4.7%
10
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - S33
3.4%
41
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - S
3.6%
36
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in S33 is £386,000, positioning it in the upper-middle range nationally. Ten-year price growth has averaged 3.4% per annum, which is broadly in line with the national trend. Transaction activity has slowed noticeably: the latest full year saw 48 sales, down from a ten-year average of 70 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader S postcode area stands at £713, well below the national average—among the most affordable in the country. Ten-year rent growth of 3.6% per annum has been slightly slower than the national pace. The flat yield currently sits at 4.7%, up from a ten-year average of 4.1%, indicating modest improvement in investment returns.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £42,222 is notably above the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 10.8x has risen from 9.8x in 2016, reflecting a tightening of purchase affordability over the period. Rental affordability has improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 22.4% to 20.8%, suggesting rental costs now consume a smaller share of household income.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than average, with over a quarter aged 65 and above compared to the national figure of 19.6%, while young adults aged 16–24 are significantly underrepresented at 7.6% versus 11.0% nationally. Housing tenure is skewed towards outright ownership at 45.7%, well above the national average of 33.7%, while private rented and social rented sectors are smaller than average. Employment is notably weighted towards skilled trades at 13.8% compared to 10.5% nationally, reflecting the rural and semi-rural character of the area.