At a Glance
Average Property Price - SA18
£208,964
15
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SA
£716
10
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SA18
£32,696
17
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SA
4.8%
12
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SA18
5.0%
90
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SA
3.5%
28
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in SA18 is £209,000, placing it well below the national average—among the cheapest areas in the UK. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 5.0% annually, significantly faster than the national average, reflecting sustained demand despite the low baseline. Transaction activity has declined, with 301 sales recorded in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 417, suggesting a slowdown in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader SA postcode area stands at £716, considerably below the national average. Rental growth has been modest at 3.5% annually over ten years, below the national pace. The flat yield currently stands at 4.8%, meaningfully above its 10-year average of 4.1%, indicating improving returns for rental investors despite softening growth.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £33,000, notably below the national average and among the lower-earning areas in the country. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x has worsened since 2016 (when it was 5.3x), reflecting price growth that has outpaced local income gains. Rental affordability has improved meaningfully: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 23.8% in 2016 to 21.7% today, easing pressure on renters despite low incomes.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews noticeably older, with 23.8% aged 65 and over compared to 19.6% nationally, alongside a notably low proportion of 16–24-year-olds at 9%. Housing tenure shows strong owner-occupation: 41.7% own outright (well above the 33.7% national average), while private renting at 13.2% is substantially below the national 21.7%. The employment profile is distinctive for high rates in caring occupations (13.6% versus 9.2% nationally) and trades (13.0% versus 10.5%), reflecting the area's character and service-oriented economy.