At a Glance
Average Property Price - SN9
£460,342
76
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SN
£1,080
57
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SN9
£41,643
65
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SN
6.3%
90
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SN9
3.0%
28
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SN
3.9%
52
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The current average property price of £460,342 places SN9 among the more expensive postcode districts nationally. Growth over the past decade has been subdued at 3.0% per year, well below the typical pace seen elsewhere. Transaction activity has softened slightly, with 114 sales recorded in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 123.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £1,080 sits near the middle of the national range. Rental growth has been steady at 3.9% per annum, keeping pace with the broader national trend. Flat yield has risen to 6.3%, a meaningful improvement on its 10-year average of 5.1%, reflecting a gradual shift in the rental dynamic.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes average £41,643, somewhat above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 10.6x has deteriorated since 2016 (when it stood at 9.1x), indicating that purchasing power has not kept pace with house prices. Rental affordability, by contrast, has remained stable: the rent-to-income ratio currently sits at 25.2%, essentially unchanged from 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is markedly older than the national average: those aged 50–64 and 65+ each account for roughly 26% of residents, compared to the national average of around 20%. Conversely, working-age groups aged 16–24 and 25–34 are underrepresented. Outright ownership is substantially higher than average at 42%, reflecting the settled, retirement-oriented character of the area. Managerial and professional roles are proportionally stronger, while elementary and sales positions are weaker than the national norm.