At a Glance
Average Property Price - SA45
£290,370
39
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SA
£716
10
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SA45
£32,879
18
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SA
4.8%
12
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SA45
2.8%
21
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SA
3.5%
28
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in SA45 is £290,000, placing it below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.8% annually—well below the national pace of appreciation. Transaction activity has softened recently, with 23 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 30 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader SA postcode area stands at £716, among the lowest nationally. Rental growth has been modest at 3.5% annually, also below the national trend. The current flat yield of 4.8% is above its 10-year average of 4.1%, reflecting an improving outlook for rental investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income of £33,000 is notably below the national average. The price-to-income ratio currently sits at 9.7x, slightly higher than in 2016 (9.5x), indicating that affordability for purchase has marginally weakened. Rental affordability has improved considerably: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 23.8% in 2016 to 21.7% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
SA45 has a distinctly ageing population: over half are aged 50 and above, with those 65+ representing 32%, nearly double the national average of 20%. The 16–24 age group is significantly underrepresented at 7%, well below the national 11%. Outright home ownership is exceptionally high at 58%, far above the national 34%, while rental tenure remains limited. Employment is skewed towards trades (23%), well above the national 11%, reflecting the area's rural and coastal economy.