At a Glance
Average Property Price - SA43
£262,842
31
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SA
£716
10
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SA43
£30,458
9
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SA
4.8%
12
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SA43
4.1%
71
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SA
3.5%
28
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in SA43 is £263,000, placing it below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.1% annually—a rate above the national average, reflecting steady appreciation in the area. Transaction volumes have eased recently; the latest year saw 149 sales against a 10-year average of 189, suggesting a quieter market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents average £716 across the SA postcode area, well below the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has been modest at 3.5% annually, also below the national pace. The current flat yield stands at 4.8%, up from a 10-year average of 4.1%, indicating an improving return for buy-to-let investors in recent times.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income here is £30,458, substantially below the national average and among the lowest nationally. The price-to-income ratio now stands at 9.5x, having worsened from 8.1x in 2016, meaning affordability for owner-occupation has deteriorated. Rental affordability has improved; the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 23.8% to 21.7% over the same period, easing the burden on renters.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older, with nearly 30% aged 65 and over compared to the national average of 20%, and those aged 50–64 also overrepresented at 22% versus 20% nationally. The younger adult population is significantly thinner; 16–24-year-olds account for just 8% against 11% nationally. Housing tenure is heavily weighted toward outright ownership at 49%, far above the national 34%, while mortgage-financed ownership at 19% falls well short of the 27% average. The employment mix shows an above-average concentration in trades (20% versus 10.5% nationally) and caring professions (11.5% versus 9.2%), whilst professional and managerial roles are less prevalent than nationally.