At a Glance
Average Property Price - S44
£228,986
21
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - S
£713
8
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - S44
£33,285
21
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - S
4.7%
10
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - S44
6.0%
97
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - S
3.6%
36
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in S44 is £229,000, placing it among the least expensive parts of the UK. Over the past decade, the area has seen strong annualised price growth of 6.0%, significantly outpacing the national average and ranking among the fastest-growing markets nationally. Transaction activity has eased compared to historical norms, with 337 sales in the latest year against a 10-year average of 404 per annum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rental levels in the broader S postcode area are very affordable at £713 per month, well below the national average. Rent has grown at 3.6% per annum over the past decade, a below-average pace. Yields have improved, now standing at 4.7% compared to a 10-year average of 4.1%, reflecting strengthening returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in S44 is £33,285, notably below the national average. Purchase affordability has deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 5.3x in 2016 to 6.7x today, meaning property has become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has improved slightly, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 22.4% to 20.8% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than the national average, with a significantly higher share aged 50–64 (22.4% versus 19.8% nationally) and 65+ (21.9% versus 19.6%). Conversely, the 16–24 age group is underrepresented at 8.3%, compared to 11.0% nationally. Housing tenure shows a higher rate of outright ownership at 37.2% but a slightly higher share of social renting at 18.7%. The employment mix is skewed towards trades (12.5%) and elementary occupations (13.6%), well above national averages, reflecting the area's traditional working-class character.