Property trends for SA36

The latest average property price in SA36 is £204,000, placing it among the most affordable districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.0% annually—a rate slightly above the national median—reflecting steady but modest appreciation. Transaction activity has eased recently, with 4 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 5 per annum.

Average monthly rent in the broader SA postcode area stands at £716, well below the national average and among the cheapest rental markets in the country. Rental growth has averaged 3.5% annually over ten years, tracking below the national pace. The flat yield is currently 4.8%, meaningfully above its 10-year average of 4.1%, indicating improved investor returns as capital values have stabilised relative to rental income.

Average household income is £33,370, modestly below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 9.6x has deteriorated since 2016 (when it was 7.4x), signalling that property has become less affordable relative to earnings over this period. Rental affordability has improved, however: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 23.8% in 2016 to 21.7% today, easing pressure on renters.

The population skews significantly older, with nearly three in ten residents aged 65 and over—far above the national average of one in five—and those aged 50–64 also overrepresented at nearly a quarter of residents. The younger working-age groups, particularly 16–24 and 25–34, are notably underrepresented. Housing tenure is dominated by outright ownership at 56%, roughly double the national figure, whilst private rented and social rented accommodation are both below average. The employment profile is heavily weighted towards trades at nearly a quarter of the workforce, well above the national norm, reflecting the rural and working-class character of the area.