At a Glance
Average Property Price - SA7
£215,637
16
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SA
£716
10
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SA7
£36,400
40
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SA
4.8%
12
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SA7
4.3%
74
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SA
3.5%
28
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in SA7 is £216,000, placing it well below the national average and among the most affordable districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.3% per year—a solid pace that sits above the national median. Transaction activity has softened recently, with 158 sales in the latest full year against a 10-year average of 203, suggesting a cooling in momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent stands at £716, significantly below the national average and among the cheapest rental markets. Rent growth over the past decade has been modest at 3.5% annually, lagging behind national trends. The flat yield has improved to 4.8% in the latest year from a 10-year average of 4.1%, indicating strengthening returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £36,400, broadly in line with the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x reflects strong affordability; this has improved slightly since 2016 when it stood at 5.4x, making homes more accessible relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also improved, with the rent-to-income ratio declining from 23.8% in 2016 to 21.7% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews slightly older, with 19.5% under 15 and notably fewer young adults aged 16–24 (9.6%), suggesting limited appeal to students or early-career workers. Owner-occupation is strong, with 34.6% holding mortgages—well above the national average of 27.0%—while private rental is below average at 14.8%. The employment profile is distinctive: caring roles are overrepresented at 11.3% versus 9.2% nationally, whilst professional occupations are underrepresented at 16.4% against 20.5%, reflecting a more working-class character.