At a Glance
Average Property Price - SK14
£241,242
25
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SK
£989
49
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SK14
£33,878
24
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SK
5.1%
25
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SK14
5.1%
91
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SK
4.6%
85
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in SK14 is £241,000, placing it well below the national average. However, the area has experienced notably strong growth over the past decade, with prices rising at an annualised rate of 5.1%—among the fastest-growing districts nationally. Transaction activity in the latest year was 608 sales, down from a 10-year average of 765, reflecting softer market conditions.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader SK postcode area is £989, close to the national midpoint. Rental growth has been robust at 4.6% per year over the past decade, significantly outpacing the national average. The flat yield stands at 5.1%, a meaningful improvement on the 10-year average of 4.3%, signalling strengthening returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in SK14 is £33,878, notably below the national average. The price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, having worsened from 5.7x in 2016, indicating that purchasing power has become more stretched despite lower absolute prices. Rental affordability has also tightened, with rents now consuming 26.2% of income compared to 25.1% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a higher proportion of children under 15 at 21.2%, compared to 17.5% nationally, reflecting a family-oriented demographic. Social rented housing is notably prevalent at 22.4%, nearly a third above the national rate, while outright ownership at 27.1% is below average. The employment profile is more weighted towards trades (11.8%) and administrative roles (10.7%), with a lower share of professionals (15%) than the national average of 20.5%.