At a Glance
Average Property Price - SG17
£400,546
67
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SG
£1,395
72
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SG17
£49,031
86
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SG
5.7%
54
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SG17
2.8%
24
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SG
4.5%
83
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in SG17 is £401,000, placing it among the more expensive districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.8% annually—below the national average, suggesting more modest capital appreciation than many other regions. Transaction activity has softened recently, with 241 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 286, indicating a slight dip in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader SG postcode stands at £1,395, well above the national average and among the highest nationally. Rental growth has been notably strong at 4.5% annually over ten years, placing it in the faster-growing tier nationally. The flat yield has improved markedly to 5.7% from a 10-year average of 4.6%, reflecting a positive shift in rental return relative to property values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £49,031, placing this area among the most affluent districts nationally. However, affordability pressures have intensified: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 7.1x in 2016 to 9.3x today, indicating that properties have become significantly less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has similarly worsened, with the rent-to-income ratio climbing from 26.1% to 31.6% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews noticeably toward families and middle-aged residents, with above-average shares of under-15s (20.4%) and 35–49 year-olds (20.7%). Mortgage ownership is elevated at 35.9% compared to the national average of 27.0%, reflecting the family-oriented nature of the community, while private renting is well below average at 13.8%. The employment mix is weighted toward technical and managerial roles (17.8% and 15.3% respectively), with proportionally fewer residents in elementary occupations (6.9%) than nationally.