At a Glance
Average Property Price - S8
£268,876
33
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - S
£713
8
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - S8
£38,694
52
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - S
4.7%
10
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - S8
4.7%
85
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - S
3.6%
36
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in S8 is £269,000, placing it below the national average. Over the past decade, the area has seen annualised price growth of 4.7%, which is notably strong compared with most UK postcodes nationally. Transaction activity has eased slightly, with 559 sales in the latest full year against a 10-year average of 678, suggesting a moderately quieter market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the S postcode area stands at £713, well below the national average. Rental growth over ten years has been 3.6% annualised, close to the national pace. The flat yield has strengthened to 4.7% in the latest year, up from a 10-year average of 4.1%, reflecting the improved rental income relative to property values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household net income is £38,694, broadly in line with the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x has remained stable since 2016, indicating consistent affordability relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has improved notably: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 22.4% to 20.8%, suggesting rents have grown more slowly than household income.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews slightly older than average, with 35–49-year-olds particularly well represented at 21.2% and those aged 65+ above the national norm. Owner-occupation is strong, with mortgage ownership notably higher than average at 32.9%, while professionals are significantly overrepresented at 28.6% of the workforce. Technical roles are also more common than nationally, though elementary and caring occupations are somewhat underrepresented.