At a Glance
Average Property Price - ST21
£365,116
60
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - ST
£772
18
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - ST21
£41,455
64
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - ST
6.2%
86
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - ST21
3.1%
32
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - ST
4.1%
59
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in ST21 is £365,000, close to the national middle ground. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.1% annually—below the national average—suggesting more modest capital appreciation than the wider market. Transaction volume has declined, with 68 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 100, indicating a quieter current market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the ST postcode area stands at £772, well below the national average, making it an affordable rental market. Rent has grown at 4.1% annually over the past decade—slightly above the national trend. The flat yield has risen to 6.2%, up from a 10-year average of 5.2%, reflecting improving returns for buy-to-let investors in recent times.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes in the area average £41,455, slightly above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 8.9x has edged upward since 2016 (8.6x), suggesting purchase affordability has tightened modestly. Rental affordability has improved, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 22.1% in 2016 to 21.3% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than average: over half are aged 50 or above, with those 65+ representing nearly a quarter of residents compared to the national figure of 19.6%. Young adults aged 16–24 are significantly underrepresented at 7%, well below the 11% national average. Homeownership is strong, with 42.8% owning outright (above the 33.7% national rate) and private renting unusually low at 12.4%. The workforce skews towards professional and managerial roles, which together account for 41.6% of employment—notably higher than the combined national average of 33.9%.