At a Glance
Average Property Price - ST1
£137,586
2
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - ST
£791
18
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - ST1
£29,339
6
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - ST
6.6%
82
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - ST1
3.6%
68
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - ST
4.2%
67
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — ST1
Top 5 streets in ST1 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedartree Grove | £342,500 |
| 1 | Geneva Drive | £342,500 |
| 3 | Perivale Close | £320,000 |
| 3 | Elstree Grove | £320,000 |
| 3 | Beechmont Grove | £320,000 |
Highest Monthly Sales — ST1
The highest-value transaction recorded in ST1 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in ST1 is £140,000, placing it among the cheapest nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.9% annually—slightly above the national average rate. Transaction activity has moderated recently, with 297 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 441, reflecting reduced market throughput.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the ST postcode is £772, well below the national average. Rental growth has been solid at 4.1% annually over ten years, broadly in line with the national trend. The flat yield currently stands at 6.2%, notably higher than its 10-year average of 5.2%, indicating improving returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £29,339, substantially below the national average and among the lowest nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 4.3x has improved modestly since 2016 (when it was 4.5x), suggesting slightly better purchasing power for owner-occupiers. Rental affordability has also improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 22.1% to 21.3%, easing pressure on tenants.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews younger and towards rental tenure compared to national norms. Those aged 16–24 make up 18.6% (well above the 11.0% national average), while the 50–64 age group is notably underrepresented at 13.6%. Private rental housing dominates at 35.2%—significantly higher than the 21.7% national average—while outright ownership is lower at 20.5%. The employment profile is heavily weighted towards elementary occupations (20.3% versus 10.2% nationally) and plant/machine roles (13.5% versus 6.6%), reflecting the area's industrial heritage and labour market.