At a Glance
Average Property Price - SA68
£293,551
40
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SA
£716
10
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SA68
£33,134
20
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SA
4.8%
12
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SA68
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 SA68 is £294,000, positioned around the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.7% annually, broadly in line with the national trend. Transaction activity has slowed noticeably, with 49 sales in the latest full year against a 10-year average of 74—a decline of around one-third.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader SA postcode area is £716, well below the national norm and among the most affordable in the UK. Rents have grown at 3.5% annually over a decade, slower than the national average. The flat yield currently stands at 4.8%, up from a 10-year average of 4.1%, indicating an improving trend for rental investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £33,134 falls significantly below the national average, placing the area among the lower-income regions. The price-to-income ratio of 8.3x has worsened since 2016 (7.7x), reflecting modest income growth against rising property values. Rental affordability has improved markedly: rent-to-income has fallen from 23.8% in 2016 to 21.7% today, easing pressure on tenants.
Resident Demographic Profile
SA68 has a notably aged population, with over one-third aged 65 and above—far exceeding the national figure of 19.6%—while those under 15 and 16–24 are underrepresented. Owner-occupation is dominant at 75.7% (owned outright plus mortgaged), with private renting and social housing both well below national norms. The employment base is skewed towards trades (15.8%) and caring roles (12%), with fewer professionals than average, reflecting a traditional, working-class character.