At a Glance
Average Property Price - SA8
£221,807
18
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SA
£716
10
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SA8
£34,722
30
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SA
4.8%
12
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SA8
4.4%
78
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SA
3.5%
28
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in SA8 is £222,000, positioning it well below the national average and among the most affordable areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.4% annualised, outpacing the vast majority of UK regions and demonstrating stronger-than-average capital growth. Transaction activity has eased slightly, with 147 sales recorded in the latest full year against a 10-year average of 178 annually.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the SA postcode area stands at £716, placing it among the lowest-rent areas nationally. Rental growth has averaged 3.5% per year over the past decade, slower than the national pace. The flat yield has strengthened to 4.8% in the latest period from a 10-year average of 4.1%, reflecting improving returns for landlords despite modest rental levels.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £35,000 sits notably below the national average. The price-to-income ratio has risen to 6.2x from 5.7x in 2016, indicating that property has become less affordable relative to local earnings over this period. Rental affordability has improved significantly: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 23.8% to 21.7%, making rental housing more accessible to local households.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older than average, with over one in five residents aged 65 or over compared to a national average of 19.6%, and 50–64-year-olds also overrepresented at 21%. Housing tenure reflects strong owner-occupation, with 40% owning outright—well above the 33.7% national norm—and private renting notably subdued at just 11% against 21.7% nationally. The employment profile shows stronger representation in caring occupations at 11.3% and administrative roles at 11.5%, alongside higher-than-average representation in trades and technical roles.