At a Glance
Average Property Price - S4
£118,379
1
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - S
£713
8
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - S4
£31,345
11
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - S
4.7%
10
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - S4
5.3%
93
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - S
3.6%
36
National percentile
Street Rankings — S4
Top 5 streets in S4 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birchlands Drive | £231,667 |
| 2 | Abbeyfield Road | £227,600 |
| 3 | Brathay Road | £224,333 |
| 4 | Wincobank Lane | £205,500 |
| 5 | Birchlands View | £197,500 |
Highest Monthly Sales — S4
The highest-value transaction recorded in S4 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in S4 is £118,000, placing it among the most affordable areas nationally. The district has experienced strong 10-year price growth of 5.3% annually, performing faster than the vast majority of UK postcodes. Transaction volumes have slowed notably, with 56 sales in the latest year against a 10-year average of 87—a decline of roughly 35%.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents in the broader S area average £713, well below the national median. Rental growth has been modest at 3.6% annually, tracking below the national pace. The flat yield has improved to 4.7% in the latest year from a 10-year average of 4.1%, reflecting a favourable environment for rental investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income stands at £31,345, notably below the national average. Property remains very affordable, with a price-to-income ratio of 3.8x—an improvement from 4.0x in 2016, indicating strengthening purchasing power. Rental costs have also become more manageable relative to income, declining from 22.4% to 20.8% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably youthful population, with over a quarter (25.3%) of residents under 15—well above the national average of 17.5%. Those aged 50–64 are significantly underrepresented at 13.4% versus the national 19.8%, and over-65s are sparse at 9.9%. Housing tenure is heavily weighted toward renting: social rented housing comprises 34.6% of all homes, more than double the national share, while owner-occupation is low at 35.9% combined. The employment mix shows pronounced concentrations in elementary roles (18.8% versus 10.2% nationally) and caring professions (12.1% versus 9.2%), with relatively few managers (5.6% versus 13.4%).