At a Glance
Average Property Price - ST9
£286,221
38
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - ST
£772
18
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - ST9
£37,666
47
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - ST
6.2%
86
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - ST9
3.4%
41
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - ST
4.1%
59
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in ST9 stands at £286,221, placing it below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.4% per year on average—slightly below the national trend. Transaction activity has softened recently, with 138 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 176 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader ST postcode area is £772, well below the national average. Rents have grown at 4.1% per year over the past decade, a pace that outpaces national growth. The flat yield currently stands at 6.2%, notably above its 10-year average of 5.2%, reflecting improved returns for buy-to-let investors in recent times.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in ST9 is £37,666, just below the national midpoint. The price-to-income ratio of 7.6x has risen since 2016, when it stood at 6.9x, indicating that property has become less affordable relative to earnings over that period. By contrast, rental affordability has improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 22.1% in 2016 to 21.3% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
ST9 has an notably older population profile: over a quarter (26.9%) are aged 65 and above, nearly seven percentage points higher than the national average, and those aged 50–64 account for 21.7%, also significantly above the norm. The area is strongly oriented towards owner-occupation, with 51.4% owning outright—well above the national figure of 33.7%—and only 12.1% in private rented housing. The employment mix leans towards trades (13.3%) and administrative roles (10.0%), both slightly above national averages.