At a Glance
Average Property Price - SA1
£159,585
4
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SA
£716
10
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SA1
£29,422
6
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SA
4.8%
12
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SA1
3.3%
40
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SA
3.5%
28
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in SA1 is £160,000, placing it among the cheapest nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown by 3.3% annually—broadly in line with national trends. Transaction activity has slowed, with 449 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 567, indicating a decline from historical levels.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader SA postcode is £716, well below the national norm. Rents have grown by 3.5% per year over the past decade, slightly slower than the national pace. The current flat yield stands at 4.8%, up from a 10-year average of 4.1%, reflecting improving returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £29,422, significantly below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x has improved slightly since 2016 (5.2x), indicating marginally better purchase affordability. Rental affordability has improved meaningfully: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 23.8% in 2016 to 21.7% today, easing the burden on renters.
Resident Demographic Profile
SA1 has a notably young population, with 21.1% aged 16–24 (nearly double the national average of 11.0%), reflecting the sizeable student base. Housing tenure is heavily weighted toward private and social renting—combined they account for 61.0% of households against a national average of 38.2%—while outright ownership is markedly low at 21.3%. The employment mix shows above-average rates in sales (12.3%), caring roles (10.9%), and elementary occupations (14.8%), alongside below-average representation in professional and managerial roles.