At a Glance
Average Property Price - SS17
£375,084
62
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SS
£1,301
70
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SS17
£42,922
69
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SS
5.6%
49
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SS17
4.3%
74
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SS
3.9%
53
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in SS17 is £375,000, placing it slightly above the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.3% annually—a pace above the national average, reflecting sustained demand. Transaction volumes have moderated, with 378 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 476, suggesting a softening in activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader SS area stand at £1,301, positioning the area in the upper third nationally. Rental growth over the past decade has been 3.9% per annum, in line with the national trend. Flat yields have strengthened to 5.6% in the latest period, up from a 10-year average of 4.9%, reflecting improved returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £42,922 sits above the national average. The price-to-income ratio has widened to 8.7x from 7.6x in 2016, indicating that property has become less affordable for local buyers relative to their earnings. Rental affordability has also tightened, with rents now consuming 34.3% of income compared to 30.9% a decade ago.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews slightly older than the national average, with 20% aged 65 and over. Housing tenure is notably more balanced than the national pattern, with high owner-occupation split between outright ownership (37.2%) and mortgaged homes (37.8%), leaving a smaller private rental sector (14%) than the national norm. The employment profile is more weighted towards administrative roles (13.4%) and trades occupations (12.7%) than the national average, while professional roles are underrepresented at 13.9%.