At a Glance
Average Property Price - SP4
£353,893
57
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SP
£1,103
60
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SP4
£46,779
81
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SP
5.8%
63
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SP4
2.8%
23
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SP
3.6%
32
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in SP4 is £354,000, placing it slightly above the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.8% annually—a below-average pace compared with the rest of the UK. Transaction activity has softened in recent years, with 359 sales in the latest full year against a ten-year average of 503, reflecting a notable decline in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader SP postcode stand at £1,103, modestly above the national median. Rent growth has averaged 3.6% annually over ten years, running below the national trend. The current flat yield of 5.8% represents a marked improvement on the ten-year average of 4.8%, suggesting rental returns have become more attractive relative to capital values in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household net income in SP4 is £46,779, placing the area among the more affluent regions nationally. However, affordability has weakened: the current price-to-income ratio of 7.6x is notably higher than the 2016 level of 6.9x, signalling that homes have become significantly less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also deteriorated, with rent now consuming 30.1% of household income compared with 26.1% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably high concentration of technical professionals, who make up 19.5% of the workforce—well above the national average of 13.2%—alongside strong representation of administrative roles at 12.2%. The under-15 age group is also overrepresented at 20%, compared with the national 17.5%, reflecting the area's family appeal. Young adults aged 16–24 are notably scarce at 9.5%, suggesting limited draw for students and school-leavers.