At a Glance
Average Property Price - ST14
£301,366
42
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - ST
£772
18
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - ST14
£38,797
53
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - ST
6.2%
86
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - ST14
4.1%
71
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - ST
4.1%
59
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in ST14 is £301,000, broadly in line with the national middle ground. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.1% annually — a pace notably faster than the UK average — suggesting consistent, if modest, capital appreciation. Transaction volumes have softened recently: 339 sales in the latest full year against a 10-year average of 397, indicating a slight but noticeable dip in activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the ST postcode area stands at £772, well below the national average and among the most affordable in the country. Rental growth over the past decade has kept pace with the wider UK at 4.1% per year. The flat yield has strengthened to 6.2%, up from a 10-year average of 5.2%, reflecting improved returns for buy-to-let investors and a favourable backdrop for rental demand.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £38,797 sits close to the national median, indicating a broadly typical earning profile. The price-to-income ratio of 7.3x has tightened relative to 2016 (when it stood at 6.6x), signalling that properties have become slightly less affordable in absolute terms despite overall wages holding steady. Rental affordability, by contrast, has improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 22.1% in 2016 to 21.3%, making rental housing marginally easier to access.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older than the national average, with those aged 50–64 representing nearly a quarter of residents (against a national share of 19.8%) and the 65+ bracket also elevated at 21.7%. Homeownership is notably strong: 41.3% own outright, well above the national 33.7%, while private rental accommodation accounts for just 15.6%, significantly below the 21.7% national share. The employment mix is slightly weighted towards skilled trades (12.1% against 10.5% nationally) and managers (14.6% versus 13.4%), with professional roles slightly underrepresented.