At a Glance
Average Property Price - SR6
£236,565
23
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SR
£676
6
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SR6
£35,478
34
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SR
8.2%
100
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SR6
2.5%
15
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SR
2.9%
5
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in SR6 is £237,000, placing it well below the national average and among the more affordable areas in the UK. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.5% annually, which is notably slower than the national trend. Transaction activity has declined; 361 sales were recorded in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 471, suggesting softer market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
At £676 per month, rental costs in the SR postcode area are among the lowest nationally. Rents have grown at 2.9% annually over ten years—below the national average pace. The flat yield currently stands at 8.2%, well above its 10-year average of 6.4%, reflecting the widening gap between rental income and property values and signalling improved returns for landlords.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in SR6 is £35,478, modestly below the national average. The price-to-income ratio stands at 6.6x, slightly higher than in 2016 (6.5x), indicating that property affordability has marginally worsened relative to earnings. Rental affordability has improved noticeably; the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 23.1% in 2016 to 21.6% today, making housing more accessible to renters.
Resident Demographic Profile
SR6 has a notably older population: those aged 50 and above account for nearly half the resident population, compared to less than 40% nationally, whilst those aged under 15 and 16–24 are both underrepresented. Home ownership is strong; 42% own outright, well above the national average of 34%, and private and social rented sectors are equally represented at around 14% each. The employment base leans slightly towards professionals and administrative roles, with a smaller proportion in managerial and elementary positions than the national norm.