At a Glance
Average Property Price - SY16
£238,047
25
National percentile
12 month avg at 30 Sep 2026
Average Monthly Rent - SY
£779
16
National percentile
Estimate at 30 Sep 2026
Average Net Household Income - SY16
£30,739
10
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SY
4.6%
5
National percentile
Estimate at 30 Sep 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SY16
4.6%
89
National percentile
Estimate at 30 Sep 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SY
3.8%
43
National percentile
Estimate at 30 Sep 2026
Street Rankings — SY16
Top 5 streets in SY16 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milford Common | £525,000 |
| 2 | Upper Dolfor Road | £506,667 |
| 3 | Meadow Lane | £431,250 |
| 4 | Mill Fields | £415,000 |
| 5 | Llanllwchaiarn | £385,000 |
Highest Monthly Sales — SY16
The highest-value transaction recorded in SY16 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in SY16 is £251,000, placing it below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 5.1% annually—among the strongest growth rates nationally. Transaction activity has softened recently, with 164 sales in the latest year compared to an average of 197 over the previous decade.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader SY postcode area is £754, well below the national average. Rental growth over ten years has been modest at 3.5% annually, below the national pace. The flat yield currently stands at 4.4%, up from a ten-year average of 3.9%, reflecting improving returns for landlords in recent times.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £30,739, significantly below the national average. The price-to-income ratio now stands at 7.3x, having risen from 6.5x in 2016, indicating that property has become less affordable relative to earnings over this period. Rental affordability has improved slightly: the rent-to-income ratio has eased from 22.7% to 22%, though renters still dedicate a substantial share of income to housing costs.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than average, with over a quarter aged 65 and above compared to under one-fifth nationally, and those aged 50–64 also significantly overrepresented. Outright ownership is well above average at 40%, while social rented housing accounts for a larger share than the national norm at 20%. The employment mix is skewed towards trades workers at 17.6%—well above the 10.5% national average—reflecting the rural and agricultural character of the area.