At a Glance
Average Property Price - SA3
£384,333
64
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SA
£716
10
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SA3
£42,635
68
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SA
4.8%
12
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SA3
3.0%
29
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SA
3.5%
28
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in SA3 is £384,000, placing it slightly above the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.0% annually — materially slower than the national trend. Transaction activity has softened, with 330 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 433, suggesting a cooling in buyer demand.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader SA postcode area stands at £716, well below the national average — among the most affordable regions for renters. Rents have grown at 3.5% per year over the past decade, slightly slower than the national pace. Flat yield has improved to 4.8%, up from a 10-year average of 4.1%, reflecting a favourable shift for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £43,000 is above the national average, supporting reasonable purchasing power for the area. The price-to-income ratio of 9.3x has improved marginally since 2016 (from 9.5x), indicating modest gains in affordability for buyers. Rental affordability has strengthened noticeably: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 23.8% to 21.7% over the same period, making renting proportionally cheaper.
Resident Demographic Profile
SA3 has a notably older population structure: a quarter are aged 50–64 and nearly a third are 65 or over — both well above national levels — while those aged 16–24 and 25–34 are significantly underrepresented. Owner-occupation is exceptionally high at 79.5% of homes (nearly 53% owned outright), far exceeding the national average and reflecting a settled, established community. The employment profile is skewed towards professionals and managers, who together account for 47% of workers, substantially above the national norm, while elementary and trade occupations are notably less common.