At a Glance
Average Property Price - SA11
£167,684
5
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SA
£716
10
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SA11
£27,307
4
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SA
4.8%
12
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SA11
4.6%
83
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SA
3.5%
28
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in SA11 is £168,000, placing it among the most affordable areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown by 4.6% annually—a pace well above the national average, demonstrating solid long-term appreciation despite the modest current price level. Transaction activity has eased slightly, with 421 sales last year compared to a 10-year average of 469, reflecting a modest slowdown in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
At £716 per month, rents in the SA postcode area remain well below the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has been below average at 3.5% annually, indicating steady but unspectacular demand pressure. The current gross yield stands at 4.8%, notably above the 10-year average of 4.1%, signalling an improving outlook for rental investors in recent months.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £27,307 is substantially below the national average, placing the area among the least affluent regions in the UK. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x has risen sharply since 2016 (when it stood at 4.2x), indicating that purchasing has become measurably less affordable over that period despite low absolute prices. Rental affordability has moved in the opposite direction: the rent-to-income ratio has improved from 23.8% in 2016 to 21.7% today, offering some relief to those renting.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older than the national average, with over one in five residents aged 65 or over (21.8% vs 19.6% nationally) and those aged 50–64 also overrepresented at 21.3%. Conversely, young adults aged 16–24 are less common than nationally. The tenure profile shows a higher proportion of outright ownership at 35.3% and markedly elevated social renting at 23.2%, both reflecting the area's character as an older, lower-income community. Employment is skewed towards manual and caring roles: trades are notably overrepresented at 12.3%, caring professions at 12.9%, and elementary occupations at 11.8%, whilst professionals remain significantly underrepresented at 14.4%.