At a Glance
Average Property Price - SA42
£474,450
78
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SA
£716
10
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SA42
£32,241
15
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SA
4.8%
12
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SA42
5.3%
92
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SA
3.5%
28
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in SA42 is £474,000, placing it among the more expensive areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 5.3% annually—well above the national average, reflecting sustained demand. However, transaction activity has slowed notably, with only 20 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 38 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader SA area is £716, well below the national average. Rental growth has been modest at 3.5% per year, slower than the UK trend. The flat yield currently stands at 4.8%, up from a 10-year average of 4.1%, suggesting improved returns for landlords in recent months.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £32,241, significantly below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 12.2x has worsened since 2016 (when it was 10.1x), indicating that property has become less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has improved, however: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 23.8% in 2016 to 21.7% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
SA42 has a notably older population, with nearly 30% aged 65 and over compared to the national average of 19.6%. The working-age cohort is correspondingly smaller, particularly those aged 16–24 (7.9% vs 11.0% nationally). Owner-occupation is very strong at 70.5% of households (outright plus mortgage), well above the national norm, while private renting is underrepresented. The employment profile is distinctly weighted towards skilled trades (21.8% vs 10.5% nationally) and caring professions (12.7% vs 9.2%), with proportionally fewer professionals and administrative workers.