At a Glance
Average Property Price - SA33
£288,575
39
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SA
£716
10
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SA33
£33,829
24
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SA
4.8%
12
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SA33
4.4%
79
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SA
3.5%
28
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in SA33 is £289,000, placing it below the national average. Over the past decade, the area has experienced robust price growth of 4.4% annually, significantly outpacing the typical national rate and ranking among the stronger-performing districts nationally. However, transaction activity has moderated: the latest year saw 110 sales against a 10-year average of 152, reflecting a decline in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
The rental market in SA33 is notably affordable, with average monthly rent of £716—well below the national norm. Rental growth over the past decade has been measured at 3.5% per year, below the typical national pace. Yields have improved: the current flat yield stands at 4.8%, above the 10-year average of 4.1%, signalling strengthening returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in SA33 is £33,829, materially below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 8.0x indicates that properties cost roughly eight times annual household earnings; this ratio has deteriorated since 2016 (when it stood at 7.2x), reflecting prices rising faster than local incomes. Rental affordability, by contrast, has improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 23.8% to 21.7%, making rental housing proportionally more accessible.
Resident Demographic Profile
SA33 has a notably older population profile: those aged 50–64 account for 23.2% (above the 19.8% national average) and pensioners (65+) represent 26.4% compared to the national 19.6%. Conversely, young adults aged 16–24 are significantly underrepresented at 8.1% versus the national 11.0%. Housing tenure is distinctive: nearly half (48.1%) of homes are owned outright—far above the national 33.7%—whilst private renting is correspondingly lower at 15.5%. Trades and crafts occupations are prominent at 18.9%, notably above the national 10.5%, reflecting the area's rural character.