At a Glance
Average Property Price - SR4
£151,115
3
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SR
£676
6
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SR4
£31,882
13
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SR
8.2%
100
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SR4
3.4%
42
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SR
2.9%
5
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in SR4 is £151,000, placing it among the least expensive areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.4% annually—close to the national pace. Transaction volumes have eased in recent years, with 371 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 471.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader SR postcode area stand at £676, well below the national average. Rent growth over the past decade has been notably sluggish at 2.9% per year, among the slowest nationally. The flat yield has strengthened to 8.2%, a marked improvement on the 10-year average of 6.4%, reflecting the attractive rental returns the area now offers.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £31,882, considerably below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 4.2x represents a modest improvement from 4.3x in 2016, making property purchase more affordable over the period. Rental affordability has also improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 23.1% to 21.6%, indicating tenants are spending a smaller share of income on rent.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area shows a notably higher proportion of social rented housing at 28.6%, compared to 16.5% nationally, alongside a lower rate of outright ownership at 27.5%. The employment profile is distinctive, with elevated shares in elementary roles (13.5% vs 10.2% nationally), caring professions (12.3% vs 9.2%), and sales positions (12.8% vs 7.3%), whilst professional and managerial roles are comparatively underrepresented. The age structure is broadly consistent with national norms.