At a Glance
Average Property Price - S64
£168,348
6
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - S
£713
8
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - S64
£32,564
16
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - S
4.7%
10
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - S64
3.4%
41
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - S
3.6%
36
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in S64 is £168,000, placing it among the cheapest nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.4% per year—a pace slightly below the national average. Transaction activity has softened: 349 sales were recorded in the latest full year, down from a ten-year average of 425 annually.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the S postcode area stands at £713, well below the national average. Rents have grown at 3.6% per year over ten years, marginally slower than the national trend. The flat yield currently sits at 4.7%, up from a ten-year average of 4.1%, indicating improved returns for landlords in recent times.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income in S64 is £32,564, notably below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 4.7x has improved since 2016 (when it stood at 5.0x), reflecting better purchasing power for local buyers. Rental affordability has also strengthened: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen to 20.8% from 22.4% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews slightly older, with those aged 50–64 representing 20.6% of residents, above the national average of 19.8%. Social rented housing is notably prevalent at 23.7% of the tenure mix, well above the national figure of 16.5%. The employment profile is heavily weighted toward trades (13.8%) and elementary occupations (14.3%), both significantly above national averages, whilst professional and managerial roles are underrepresented.