At a Glance
Average Property Price - S61
£187,793
9
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - S
£713
8
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - S61
£31,951
14
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - S
4.7%
10
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - S61
5.1%
90
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - S
3.6%
36
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in S61 is £188,000, placing it among the least expensive districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 5.1% annually—a notably strong performance that ranks among the fastest-growing areas across the UK. Transaction activity has moderated: 330 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 393, reflecting a gentle softening in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader S postcode area stands at £713, well below the national average. Rental growth has been measured at 3.6% annually over ten years, tracking slightly below the national pace. The flat yield has improved to 4.7%, above its 10-year average of 4.1%, indicating strengthening returns for landlords despite modest rental growth.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £32,000, substantially below the national average and among the lowest across all UK districts. Purchase affordability has deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 4.8x in 2016 to 5.6x today, making homeownership increasingly challenging for local earners. Rental affordability has improved markedly, however, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 22.4% to 20.8% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews slightly older than national norms, with those aged 50–64 representing 21.6% (compared to 19.8% nationally). Social rented housing is substantially more prevalent at 28.7%, nearly double the national share of 16.5%, reflecting the area's reliance on affordable housing stock. Employment is heavily weighted towards elementary roles (14.0%) and skilled trades (13.0%), well above national averages, while professional employment at 11.7% is notably below the national figure of 20.5%.