At a Glance
Average Property Price - ST19
£321,203
49
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - ST
£772
18
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - ST19
£39,344
55
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - ST
6.2%
86
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - ST19
2.7%
20
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - ST
4.1%
59
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in ST19 stands at £321,000, placing it close to the national median. Over the past decade, prices have grown by 2.7% annually—well below the national average—suggesting a market that has underperformed significantly during a period of strong national house price appreciation.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader ST postcode area stand at £772, substantially below the national average. However, rental growth has been solid at 4.1% annually, keeping pace with national trends. The flat yield currently sits at 6.2%, up from a 10-year average of 5.2%, reflecting an improving return for landlords in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in ST19 is £39,300, marginally above the national midpoint. Purchase affordability has improved modestly: the price-to-income ratio has fallen from 8.0x in 2016 to 7.9x today. Rental affordability has also strengthened, with the rent-to-income ratio easing from 22.1% to 21.3% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
ST19 has a distinctly older population profile: those aged 50 and over represent 50% of the population, compared to 39.4% nationally, while the under-15 age group is underrepresented at 15.5%. Housing tenure is weighted heavily toward outright ownership at 45.1%—well above the national average of 33.7%—while private renting is notably low at 12.5%. The employment mix is skewed toward managers (17.8% vs 13.4% nationally) and professionals (21.2%), with fewer workers in elementary roles and caring occupations.