At a Glance
Average Property Price - ST2
£181,970
8
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - ST
£772
18
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - ST2
£30,416
9
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - ST
6.2%
86
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - ST2
4.3%
74
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - ST
4.1%
59
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in ST2 is £182,000, placing it among the cheapest nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.3% annually—a pace above the national average. However, transaction activity has softened: 287 sales were recorded in the latest full year, down from a 10-year average of 356, suggesting a gradual cooling in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
The average monthly rent across the ST postcode area is £772, well below the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has been steady at 4.1% per year, slightly ahead of the national pace. The flat yield currently stands at 6.2%, a meaningful improvement on the 10-year average of 5.2%, indicating that rental income has become more attractive relative to property values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income in ST2 is £30,416, significantly below the national average. The price-to-income ratio stands at 5.5x, only marginally higher than in 2016 (5.4x), suggesting affordability has remained broadly stable for buyers. Rental affordability has actually improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 22.1% in 2016 to 21.3% today, easing pressure on tenants.
Resident Demographic Profile
ST2 has a notably higher proportion of children under 15 (21.2% vs 17.5% nationally) and a lower share of young professionals aged 25–34 (12.7% vs 13.4%). Social rented housing is exceptionally prevalent at 32.6%, more than double the national average of 16.5%, reflecting the area's strong social housing provision. The employment mix is weighted heavily towards trades (13.4%), elementary roles (16.7%), and caring professions (13.6%), with fewer managers and professionals than the national average.