At a Glance
Average Property Price - SA64
£186,305
9
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SA
£716
10
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SA64
£32,021
14
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SA
4.8%
12
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SA64
3.7%
54
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SA
3.5%
28
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in SA64 is £186,000, placing it well below the national average and among the most affordable districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.7% annually—a pace close to the national average. Transaction volumes have fallen significantly: only 20 sales were recorded in the latest full year, compared to a 10-year average of 36 per year, reflecting a substantial decline in market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the wider SA postcode area stands at £716, placing it well below the national level and among the most affordable to rent. Over ten years, rents have grown at 3.5% annually—a pace notably slower than the national average. The flat yield has strengthened to 4.8% in the latest year, up from a 10-year average of 4.1%, suggesting rental returns have improved recently.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £32,021, significantly below the national average and placing the area among the lower-income regions. The price-to-income ratio stands at 5.7x, an improvement from 6.2x in 2016, indicating that property has become more affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen to 21.7% from 23.8% in 2016, easing pressure on renters' budgets.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older, with 30.2% aged 65 and over—well above the national average of 19.6%—and only 7.8% aged 16–24, far below the national average of 11.0%. The housing tenure profile is dominated by outright owners (50.3%), significantly higher than the national average of 33.7%, reflecting the area's appeal to retirees. The employment mix shows a markedly higher proportion in trades (21.1% versus 10.5% nationally) and caring roles (13.2% versus 9.2% nationally), balanced by notably lower representation in professional and managerial roles.