At a Glance
Average Property Price - SA20
£272,292
34
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SA
£716
10
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SA20
£33,194
20
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SA
4.8%
12
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SA20
6.0%
96
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SA
3.5%
28
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in SA20 is £272,292, placing it below the national average. Over the past decade, the district has experienced annualised price growth of 6.0%, among the fastest growth rates nationally. Transaction activity last year stood at 40 sales, slightly below the 10-year average of 42 per annum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader SA postcode area is £716, well below the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has been modest at 3.5% per annum, below the national rate. The flat yield currently stands at 4.8%, notably above its 10-year average of 4.1%, reflecting improving investment returns in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £33,194, significantly below the national average. The price-to-income ratio has risen to 9.0x, worsening from 7.3x in 2016, indicating that property prices have outpaced income growth. Rental affordability has improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 23.8% in 2016 to 21.7% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
SA20 has an unusually aged population: over 29% are aged 65 and above, compared to 19.6% nationally, while those aged under 35 comprise just 22.7% against a national average of 41.9%. Housing tenure is heavily skewed towards outright ownership at 55.9%, nearly double the national average, reflecting a mature, settled community. The workforce is dominated by trades occupations at 25.5%, significantly above the national share of 10.5%, consistent with the area's rural and agricultural character.