At a Glance
Average Property Price - SN4
£374,024
62
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SN
£1,080
57
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SN4
£44,319
74
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SN
6.3%
90
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SN4
3.0%
28
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SN
3.9%
52
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £374,000 sits slightly above the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.0% per year—well below the national average, reflecting a more measured market. Transaction activity has softened in recent years, with 350 sales in the latest full year against a 10-year average of 472, suggesting a cooling in buyer demand.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents of £1,080 are close to the national median. Rental growth over ten years has been solid at 3.9% annually, tracking near the national average. The flat yield has improved notably, now standing at 6.3% against a decade-long average of 5.1%, indicating stronger returns for buy-to-let investors as rents have outpaced capital appreciation.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes here are above the national average at £44,319, placing the area in the upper third nationally. However, affordability has deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 7.5x in 2016 to 8.7x today, signalling that homes have become harder to purchase relative to earnings. Rental affordability remains stable, with the rent-to-income ratio holding firm at 25.2%, only marginally tighter than 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is slightly older than average, with 19.8% aged 65 and over compared to 19.6% nationally, and a notably higher share of 16–24-year-olds at 12.5%. Owner-occupancy is strong: 37.6% own outright and 33.7% own with a mortgage, well above national norms, while private rental tenure is notably lower at 15.8%. The employment profile is dominated by technical roles (20.5%), significantly higher than the national average of 13.2%, reflecting a more skilled local workforce.