At a Glance
Average Property Price - SA16
£208,574
14
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SA
£716
10
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SA16
£32,052
14
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SA
4.8%
12
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SA16
4.4%
78
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SA
3.5%
28
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in SA16 is £209,000, placing it among the cheapest areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.4% annually—a rate that sits above the national average and reflects steady, sustained appreciation. Transaction activity has slipped slightly, with 114 sales in the latest year against a 10-year average of 130, suggesting a moderately quieter market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader SA postcode area stand at £716, well below the national average. Rental growth has been modest at 3.5% per year over the past decade, lagging national trends. The flat yield has risen to 4.8%, up from a 10-year average of 4.1%, indicating improving returns for landlords despite the slow rent growth.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £32,052, notably below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x has worsened since 2016 (when it was 5.3x), reflecting prices rising faster than local earnings and making purchase less accessible. Rental affordability, however, has improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 23.8% to 21.7%, easing the burden on renters.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is significantly older than the national average, with over 28% aged 65 and above compared to the national figure of 19.6%, and nearly a quarter in the 50–64 age group. Ownership is exceptionally strong: 47.8% own outright, far above the national average of 33.7%, while private rental tenure is correspondingly lower at 14.2%. The employment profile shows a marked concentration in caring roles (13.6% against the national 9.2%), trades (12.7%), and technical work (12.3%), balanced against below-average numbers in management and professional roles.