At a Glance
Average Property Price - S60
£242,730
25
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - S
£713
8
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - S60
£31,435
12
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - S
4.7%
10
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - S60
3.2%
37
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - S
3.6%
36
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in S60 is £243,000, placing it in the lower quartile nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.2% annually—below the national pace. Transaction volume has slowed noticeably, with 484 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 651, suggesting a softening in market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader S postcode area stands at £713, well below the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has been modest at 3.6% per year, slightly below the national trend. The flat yield has improved to 4.7%, up from a 10-year average of 4.1%, reflecting a modest shift in favour of rental investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household net income is £31,435, significantly below the national average. The price-to-income ratio stands at 7.7x, having worsened since 2016 when it was 7.1x, indicating reduced purchasing power for buyers. Rental affordability has improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen to 20.8% from 22.4% in 2016, providing some relief for tenants.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably younger demographic profile, with 20.9% under age 15 compared to the national average of 17.5%. Social rented housing is significantly overrepresented at 20.6% against the national norm of 16.5%, reflecting higher concentrations of affordable and public housing. The employment mix is skewed towards elementary and plant/machine roles (13.1% and 11.1% respectively), well above national averages, while professional occupations are underrepresented at 17.6%.