At a Glance
Average Property Price - SS15
£348,391
56
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SS
£1,301
70
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SS15
£41,112
63
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SS
5.6%
49
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SS15
4.1%
69
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SS
3.9%
53
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in SS15 is £348,000, placing it close to the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown by 4.1% annually—notably faster than the typical pace across England and Wales. Transaction activity has softened recently, with 350 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 452, suggesting a mild cooling in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader SS area stands at £1,301, positioning it among the more expensive rental markets nationally. Rent growth over ten years has averaged 3.9% per year, broadly in line with national trends. The rental yield has improved to 5.6% in the latest period, up from a 10-year average of 4.9%, reflecting a favourable shift for landlords.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household income in SS15 averages £41,000, slightly above the national mean. The purchase affordability ratio stands at 8.1 times annual income—a modest improvement from 8.2 times in 2016, suggesting housing has become marginally more accessible relative to earnings. Rental affordability has tightened: the rent-to-income ratio has risen to 34.3% from 30.9% six years ago, indicating renters now spend a larger share of their income on housing.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably high proportion of children, with over 22% under 15 compared to the national average of 17.5%. Social rented housing is exceptionally prevalent at 31%, nearly double the national share, while outright ownership is correspondingly lower at 24%. The employment profile skews toward elementary and caring roles, which together represent a larger share than in England overall, while professional occupations are underrepresented.