At a Glance
Average Property Price - SY12
£280,727
37
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SY
£754
17
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SY12
£36,127
38
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SY
4.4%
7
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SY12
3.7%
55
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SY
3.5%
25
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in SY12 is £281,000, placing it below the national average. Annual price growth over the past decade has averaged 3.7%, which is broadly in line with national trends. Transaction activity has declined noticeably: 110 sales were recorded in the latest full year, down from a ten-year average of 142 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the SY postcode area stands at £754, well below the national average and reflecting the rural character of the district. Rental growth over ten years has averaged 3.5%, slower than the national pace. The flat yield currently sits at 4.4%, above its ten-year average of 3.9%, signalling improving returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £36,127, modestly below the national average. The price-to-income ratio has widened from 6.4x in 2016 to 8.1x today, indicating that housing affordability for purchase has deteriorated over this period. Rental affordability has improved slightly: the rent-to-income ratio has eased from 22.7% in 2016 to 22% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older, with over a quarter aged 65 and above—well above the national average of 19.6%—and those aged 50–64 representing nearly a quarter of residents. Conversely, younger age groups are significantly underrepresented: only 8.2% are aged 16–24, compared to the national average of 11.0%. Housing tenure is dominated by outright ownership at 47.1%, substantially higher than the national average of 33.7%. The employment profile is distinctive for a higher proportion in trades (15.2% versus 10.5% nationally) and a notably lower share in sales roles (5.8% versus 7.3% nationally).