At a Glance
Average Property Price - SA15
£181,569
8
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SA
£716
10
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SA15
£32,850
18
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SA
4.8%
12
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SA15
3.4%
42
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SA
3.5%
28
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in SA15 is £182,000, placing it among the most affordable neighbourhoods nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.4% annually — a pace slightly below the national average, reflecting the area's steady but modest appreciation. Transaction volume has moderated in the latest year, with 370 sales recorded against a 10-year annual average of 526, suggesting quieter recent market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader SA postcode area stands at £716, well below the national average and among the most affordable in the country. Over ten years, rents have risen at 3.5% annually — slower than the national pace. The rental yield has strengthened, standing at 4.8% in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 4.1%, indicating improving returns for landlords.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income in SA15 is £32,850, well below the national average and among the lowest nationally. The price-to-income ratio has drifted slightly upward to 5.3x from 5.2x in 2016, signalling a modest tightening of purchase affordability. Rental affordability has improved considerably, however: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen to 21.7% from 23.8% in 2016, reflecting slower rent growth relative to earnings.
Resident Demographic Profile
The age profile is notably older than average, with 21.3% aged 65 and above against a national average of 19.6%, and a correspondingly lower proportion in the 16–24 age group at 9.3%. Housing tenure shows a higher rate of outright ownership at 37.6%, reflecting the area's mature population. The employment mix is distinctive for a pronounced concentration in caring roles, which account for 13.3% of workers against a national average of 9.2%, and a higher proportion in trade occupations at 11.7%.