At a Glance
Average Property Price - SN5
£303,456
43
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SN
£1,080
57
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SN5
£43,673
72
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SN
6.3%
90
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SN5
3.4%
42
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SN
3.9%
52
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in SN5 stands at £303,000, close to the national median and reflecting moderate value across the district. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.4% annually—roughly in line with the national average. Transaction activity has eased in the latest year, with 445 sales compared to a 10-year average of 561, indicating a slowdown in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader SN postcode area is £1,080, placing it slightly above the national mid-point. Rent has grown at 3.9% per year over the past decade, marginally outpacing the national trend. The flat yield stands at 6.3%, a marked improvement on the 10-year average of 5.1%, reflecting stronger rental returns relative to capital values in recent periods.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in SN5 is £43,673, placing the area in the upper third nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 6.9x has worsened since 2016 (when it stood at 6.1x), indicating that property prices have risen faster than local incomes. Rental affordability has remained broadly stable, with rent-to-income remaining near 25% of household income.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area shows a pronounced skew towards middle age and older working-age residents: those aged 35–49 represent 20.3% (above the national 18.7%), and the 50–64 group accounts for 21.6% compared to a national 19.8%. Conversely, the 16–24 age bracket is notably underrepresented at 8.7% versus the national 11%. Mortgage ownership is strong at 36.5%, well above the national average of 27%, while social rented housing is proportionally lower at 11.4%. The workforce leans towards technical roles (14.1% vs national 13.2%) and administrative positions (10.4% vs 9.0%), with fewer in caring professions (8% vs 9.2%).