At a Glance
Average Property Price - SA12
£168,335
6
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SA
£716
10
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SA12
£32,350
16
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SA
4.8%
12
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SA12
4.6%
82
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SA
3.5%
28
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
At £168,335, SA12 sits among the cheapest areas nationally. The 10-year annualised growth rate of 4.6% places it among the fastest-growing markets across the UK, demonstrating sustained recovery despite modest absolute values. Transaction volumes have declined in recent years, with 328 sales recorded in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 410.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £716 is well below the national average, reflecting the area's affordable positioning. Rental growth of 3.5% over ten years has been slower than the national pace. Flat yield has improved, standing at 4.8% in the latest period against a 10-year average of 4.1%, signalling strengthening returns for landlords despite modest rental levels.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income of £32,350 is below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x has risen since 2016 (when it stood at 4.3x), indicating that property prices have grown faster than earnings, making purchase affordability tighter. Rental affordability has improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 23.8% in 2016 to 21.7%, easing the burden on renters.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than average, with over-50s accounting for 41.5% of residents compared to 39.4% nationally. Social rented housing is far more prevalent at 23.9% versus 16.5% nationally, reflecting the area's post-industrial character. The employment mix is distinctive, with elementary occupations (13.1%) and caring roles (12.3%) significantly higher than national averages, while professional employment (13.7%) is well below the national 20.5%.