Property trends for SA34

The latest average property price in SA34 is £264,000, which sits below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.9% annually — a solid pace that aligns with the national trend. Transaction activity has softened noticeably: 41 sales were recorded in the latest full year, down from a 10-year average of 60, reflecting reduced market momentum.

Average monthly rent in the SA postcode area stands at £716, significantly below the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has been modest at 3.5% annually, trailing national growth. The flat yield has improved to 4.8% in the latest period, up from a 10-year average of 4.1%, indicating strengthening returns for landlords.

Average net household income of £33,527 is notably below the national average. The price-to-income ratio has shifted unfavourably to 7.9x, worsening from 7.0x in 2016, meaning affordability for owner-occupiers has declined. Rental affordability, however, has improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen to 21.7% from 23.8% in 2016, benefiting tenants.

SA34 skews significantly older than the national profile: those aged 50–64 account for 24% (against 19.8% nationally), and the 65+ age group represents 27.6% compared to the national 19.6%. Working-age adults aged 16–24 are notably underrepresented at 7.2%. Housing is dominated by outright ownership at 49.9%, well above the national 33.7%, reflecting the age profile. The trades sector is heavily overrepresented at 19.8% of employment, more than double the national average, while professional employment is below average at 15.9%.