At a Glance
Average Property Price - ST17
£283,954
37
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - ST
£772
18
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - ST17
£39,374
55
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - ST
6.2%
86
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - ST17
3.8%
57
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - ST
4.1%
59
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in ST17 is £284,000, positioning it below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at an annual rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national trend. Transaction activity has slipped to 462 sales in the latest year, down from an average of 576 per year over the preceding ten years.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader ST postcode area stands at £772, well below the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has run at 4.1% per year, slightly above the national pace. The flat yield has moved upward to 6.2%, compared with a 10-year average of 5.2%, reflecting improving investor returns.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household income in ST17 is around £39,000 per year, marginally above the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 7.1x has risen since 2016 (when it was 6.4x), indicating that property has become less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen to 21.3% from 22.1% a decade ago.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older, with over a quarter aged 65 or above compared to a national figure of just under one-fifth. Those aged 16–24 are significantly underrepresented at 8.5%. Housing tenure differs markedly, with outright ownership at 40%, well above the national average of 34%, and private renting at just 14%, half the national figure. Professional and technical employment is slightly elevated, while trades and elementary occupations are somewhat less common than nationally.