At a Glance
Average Property Price - SA4
£246,291
27
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SA
£716
10
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SA4
£37,626
47
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SA
4.8%
12
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SA4
5.0%
89
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SA
3.5%
28
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in SA4 is £246,291, placing it well below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 5.0% annually—among the fastest growth rates seen nationally. However, transaction activity has softened recently, with 579 sales recorded in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 703, suggesting a moderating market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader SA postcode area stands at £716, significantly below the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has been modest at 3.5% per year, below the national pace. The flat yield has improved to 4.8% in the latest year from a 10-year average of 4.1%, reflecting the stronger rental returns now available to investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £37,626 is close to the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 6.0x has worsened slightly since 2016 (when it stood at 5.6x), indicating that property affordability for buyers has tightened modestly. Rental affordability, by contrast, has improved markedly: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 23.8% in 2016 to 21.7% today, easing pressure on renters.
Resident Demographic Profile
SA4 has a notably older population profile, with 21% aged 65 and over compared to the national average of 19.6%, and correspondingly fewer young adults aged 16–24 at 9.2% versus 11.0% nationally. Owner-occupation is strong, with 39.1% owning their home outright and 35.1% with a mortgage, reflecting above-average homeownership. The employment mix is distinctive: caring roles are significantly overrepresented at 11% (against 9.2% nationally), and administrative work is also notably higher at 12%, while managerial positions are less common at 10.3% compared to 13.4% nationally.