At a Glance
Average Property Price - SL6
£560,786
88
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - SL
£1,636
87
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - SL6
£52,882
93
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SL
5.0%
13
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SL6
0.8%
7
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SL
3.7%
34
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — SL6
Top 5 streets in SL6 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hitcham Lane | £4,500,000 |
| 2 | Gibraltar Lane | £4,139,950 |
| 3 | Old Stable Way | £3,741,667 |
| 4 | Bradcutts Lane | £3,062,500 |
| 5 | Winter Hill | £3,000,000 |
Highest Monthly Sales — SL6
The highest-value transaction recorded in SL6 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £602,000 places SL6 among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.4% per year—significantly slower than the national average. Annual transaction volume has declined: 992 sales in the latest full year against a 10-year average of 1,179, reflecting reduced market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £1,633 is well above the national level. Rental growth over the past decade has averaged 4.0% annually, close to the national pace. The flat yield currently stands at 4.5%, a meaningful improvement from the 10-year average of 3.7%, indicating strengthening rental returns despite high capital values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £53,000 is among the highest nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 10.6x has improved since 2016 (when it stood at 11.7x), suggesting better purchase affordability relative to local earnings. However, rental affordability has tightened: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 31.4% to 32.4%, now consuming nearly a third of household income.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably skewed towards families and established households: 35–49 year-olds comprise 23.1% (well above the national 18.7%), while 16–24 year-olds are underrepresented at 8.2% against the national 11.0%. The workforce is dominated by professionals (26.1%) and managers (19.5%), both substantially above national averages, with relatively few in elementary roles (6.3%) or trades (7.4%). Owner-occupation is strong at 61.4% of households, while private rental stands at 24.6%, slightly above the national norm.