Property trends for S36

The average property price in S36 is £262,000, placing it below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.7% annually—broadly in line with the national trend. Transaction activity has eased in recent years, with 416 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 518, suggesting a softer market.

Average monthly rent across the broader S postcode area is £713, well below the national average. Rental growth over ten years has been modest at 3.6% annually, slightly below the national pace. The flat yield currently stands at 4.7%, up from a 10-year average of 4.1%, reflecting improved returns for landlords despite slower rent growth.

Average household income in S36 is £39,110, close to the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x has widened since 2016 (when it was 6.0x), indicating that property has become less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has improved noticeably: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 22.4% in 2016 to 20.8% today, making rental housing more accessible.

S36 has a notably older age profile, with 22.6% aged 65 and over (against 19.6% nationally) and 22.4% aged 50–64 (against 19.8%), while those aged 16–24 are underrepresented at 7.9% (against 11.0%). Home ownership is strong: 40.4% own outright and 34.3% own with a mortgage, well above national averages, while private rental tenure at 12.1% is substantially lower than the national 21.7%. The employment mix is relatively balanced, with a slight emphasis on professionals and managers, and notably lower elementary employment (8.2% against 10.2% nationally).