At a Glance
Average Property Price - S63
£167,809
5
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - S
£713
8
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - S63
£33,346
21
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - S
4.7%
10
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - S63
3.7%
57
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - S
3.6%
36
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in S63 stands at £168,000, placing it among the most affordable areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.7% per annum—around the middle of the national range. Transaction activity has been moderate, with 536 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 633, suggesting a recent softening in turnover.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader S postcode area is £713, significantly below the national norm. Rents have expanded at 3.6% annually over ten years, slightly slower than the national trend. The flat yield currently stands at 4.7%, meaningfully above its 10-year average of 4.1%, indicating improved returns for buy-to-let investors in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income of £33,346 sits below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 4.8x has edged upward since 2016 (when it was 4.6x), suggesting purchase affordability has tightened modestly. Rental affordability, however, has improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 22.4% in 2016 to 20.8%, reflecting steadier wage growth relative to rental increases.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably younger, with 20.2% under 15 compared to the national average of 17.5%, and a corresponding shortfall among those aged 65-plus at 17.8%. Social renting is significantly more prevalent at 23.5% versus 16.5% nationally, while private renting is correspondingly lower at 17%. The employment profile leans towards trades (13.2%), elementary roles (13.9%), and sales (10.8%), whilst professionals are substantially underrepresented at 12.9% against the 20.5% national average.