At a Glance
Average Property Price - ST5
£222,020
18
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - ST
£772
18
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - ST5
£34,048
26
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - ST
6.2%
86
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - ST5
3.7%
57
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - ST
4.1%
59
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in ST5 is £222,000, placing it among the least expensive areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown by 3.7% annually—close to the national pace, indicating steady but unspectacular appreciation. Transaction activity has declined significantly, with 917 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 1,232, suggesting a softer market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the ST postcode area stands at £772, well below the national level. Rental growth over the past decade has been solid at 4.1% annually, performing in line with national trends. Flat yield has improved noticeably to 6.2%, up from a 10-year average of 5.2%, reflecting the relatively attractive returns available to landlords in this market.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £34,048, placing the area below the national average. The price-to-income ratio has remained flat at 5.8x since 2016, meaning affordability has not deteriorated despite a decade of growth. Rental affordability has improved slightly, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 22.1% to 21.3% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population shows a notably higher proportion of young adults aged 16–24 (14.8% versus 11.0% nationally) and a slightly elevated older population aged 65+ (20.1% versus 19.6%). Social rented housing is significantly above average at 22.1% compared to 16.5% nationally, reflecting the area's socioeconomic profile. Employment is skewed towards elementary and caring roles, which together account for a larger share than the national average, while professional and managerial occupations are slightly underrepresented.