At a Glance
Average Property Price - S81
£240,932
25
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - S
£713
8
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - S81
£35,957
37
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - S
4.7%
10
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - S81
4.8%
87
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - S
3.6%
36
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in S81 is £241,000, placing it well below the national average and among the most affordable districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.8% annually, which ranks among the fastest growth rates nationally and reflects sustained demand despite the lower starting point. Transaction volumes have eased slightly, with 613 sales in the latest full year against a 10-year average of 683, suggesting a modest softening in activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader S postcode area stand at £713, which is among the lowest in the country. Rental growth over ten years has been modest at 3.6% annually, running below the national pace. The flat yield currently stands at 4.7%, meaningfully higher than its 10-year average of 4.1%, indicating improved returns for landlords in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in S81 is £35,957, slightly below the national midpoint. The price-to-income ratio has risen to 6.7x from 5.2x in 2016, signalling that property has become less affordable relative to local earnings over the past seven years. Rental affordability has improved, however: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen to 20.8% from 22.4% in 2016, easing the burden on tenants.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older than the national average, with those aged 50–64 and 65+ each representing nearly 22% of residents compared to around 19–20% nationally, while the 16–24 age group is markedly underrepresented at 8.5%. Owner-occupation is above average at 70.4% of households, with outright ownership particularly strong at 37.5%. The employment mix is weighted towards trades (11.5%) and elementary occupations (13.7%), both notably above national norms, while professional occupations are underrepresented at 14.3%.