At a Glance
Average Property Price - SA14
£211,388
15
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SA
£716
10
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SA14
£34,757
30
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SA
4.8%
12
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SA14
4.5%
80
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SA
3.5%
28
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in SA14 is £211,000, placing it well below the national average—among the cheapest 15% of UK postcode districts. Despite this affordability, the area has delivered strong long-term growth: annualised price appreciation of 4.5% over the past decade significantly outpaces the national average, ranking in the fastest-growing 20% of districts nationally. Transaction activity has eased recently, with 377 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 512—a decline of around 26%.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents in the broader SA postcode area average £716, placing it among the most affordable rental markets nationally in the bottom 10%. Rent growth over the past decade has been modest at 3.5% annually, below the national pace. The flat yield has strengthened to 4.8% in the latest year from a 10-year average of 4.1%, signalling improving returns for buy-to-let investors as rents have begun to outpace capital values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income in SA14 stands at £35,000, modestly below the national average and placing the area in the lower-middle income band. Purchase affordability has softened slightly: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 5.3x in 2016 to 5.8x today, reflecting prices growing faster than earnings over that period. Rental affordability has improved markedly, however—the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 23.8% in 2016 to 21.7% now, easing the burden on renters.
Resident Demographic Profile
SA14 skews notably older than the national average, with 22.1% of residents aged 65 and above, compared to 19.6% nationally, whilst the 16–24 age group is underrepresented at 8.9% (versus 11.0% nationally). Housing tenure reflects a strong preference for outright ownership: 41.7% own their homes outright, substantially higher than the 33.7% national figure, and mortgage ownership is also above average at 31.3%. The employment profile is distinctive for higher representation in trades (12.4%) and caring occupations (12.9%), reflecting the area's rural character and an ageing population with corresponding care needs.