At a Glance
Average Property Price - SA35
£242,186
25
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SA
£716
10
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SA35
£33,053
19
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SA
4.8%
12
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SA35
4.9%
87
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SA
3.5%
28
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £242,186 sits below the national median, placing it among the more affordable areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.9% annually—a notably strong performance that outpaces most of the country. Transaction activity picked up slightly in the latest year, with 11 sales compared to a 10-year average of 9 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £716 is well below the national average, reflecting the area's affordable market. Rental growth has been modest at 3.5% per year, lagging the national pace. The flat yield stands at 4.8%, a meaningful improvement from the 10-year average of 4.1%, signalling strengthening returns for landlords in recent times.
Income & Affordability Trends
Net household income averages £33,053, notably below the national average and among the lowest nationally. The price-to-income ratio has deteriorated significantly, rising from 5.7x in 2016 to 11.3x today, indicating purchasing power has weakened considerably over the period. Rental affordability, however, has improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 23.8% to 21.7%, providing some relief for tenants.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably aged: those aged 65 and over comprise 28.7% compared to the national 19.6%, while under-15s are underrepresented at 15.7%. The 50–64 age band is also prominent at 23.7%, well above the national 19.8%. Housing is dominated by outright ownership at 55.3%—far above the national 33.7%—with correspondingly low private renting at 15.1%. The employment profile is heavily skewed towards trades at 24.5%, more than double the national average, reflecting the area's strong craft and construction heritage.