At a Glance
Average Property Price - SN14
£383,753
64
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SN
£1,080
57
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SN14
£46,887
81
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SN
6.3%
90
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SN14
2.8%
24
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SN
3.9%
52
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in SN14 is £384,000, positioning it slightly above the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.8% annually—considerably slower than the national average, reflecting more subdued market momentum in the area. Transaction activity has softened in the latest year, with 331 sales compared to a 10-year average of 381, suggesting a modest easing in buyer demand.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents in the broader SN postcode area average £1,080, just above the national mid-point. Rental growth over the past decade has been 3.9% annually, in line with the national pace. The flat yield currently stands at 6.3%, a notable rise from the 10-year average of 5.1%, indicating that rental income has strengthened relative to property values and now offers above-average returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in SN14 is £46,887, placing it well above national averages and in the upper quartile nationally. The purchase price-to-income ratio has risen to 9.3x from 7.9x in 2016, signalling that properties have become less affordable on a household income basis over this period. Rental affordability has remained stable, with rent consuming 25.2% of income—barely changed from 25.4% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
SN14 skews towards older age groups: those aged 50–64 represent 22.4% of the population, well above the national figure of 19.8%, and those aged 65 and over account for 21.2% against a national average of 19.6%. Housing tenure reflects strong owner-occupation, with 39.4% owning outright and 31.6% with a mortgage—both significantly above national norms—whilst private rental at 15.9% is well below average. The employment profile is weighted towards professional and managerial roles: professionals comprise 22.1% of workers and managers 16.5%, both notably higher than national averages of 20.5% and 13.4% respectively.