At a Glance
Average Property Price - SS11
£414,393
70
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SS
£1,301
70
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SS11
£43,272
70
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SS
5.6%
49
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SS11
4.4%
76
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SS
3.9%
53
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £414,000 places SS11 among the more expensive districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.4% annually—a pace that outstrips the national average. Transaction activity in the latest year stood at 281 sales, modestly below its 10-year average of 324, suggesting a slight softening in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the SS postcode area are around £1,301, positioning the area above the national midpoint for rental costs. Rent growth over the past decade has averaged 3.9% annually, in line with national trends. The flat yield has strengthened recently to 5.6%, up from a 10-year average of 4.9%, reflecting improved returns for rental investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £43,272 sits above the national average. The price-to-income ratio has risen to 9.9x from 8.0x in 2016, indicating that property has become less affordable relative to earnings over this period. Rental affordability has also tightened, with the rent-to-income ratio climbing from 30.9% in 2016 to 34.3% today, suggesting renters are devoting a larger share of their income to housing costs.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older than average, with 21.4% aged 65 and over compared to the national figure of 19.6%, while those aged 16–24 are significantly underrepresented at 8.4% against 11.0% nationally. Owner-occupation is markedly strong: 39.9% own outright and 37.5% own with a mortgage, far exceeding national rates, while private renting is correspondingly low at 12.4%. The employment profile is anchored by a strong technical workforce at 14.7% and a substantial trades sector at 12.3%, alongside above-average administrative roles at 13.6%.