At a Glance
Average Property Price - SY25
£199,759
12
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SY
£754
17
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SY25
£34,421
28
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SY
4.4%
7
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SY25
1.2%
4
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SY
3.5%
25
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in SY25 is £200,000, placing it among the cheapest nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at just 1.2% annually—among the slowest growth rates across the UK. Transaction activity has softened recently, with 46 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 52.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader SY area stands at £754, below the national average. Rental growth has been modest at 3.5% annually over the past decade, slightly below the UK pace. The flat yield has improved to 4.4% in the latest year from a 10-year average of 3.9%, suggesting a modest strengthening of investment returns.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in SY25 is £34,421, notably below the national average. The price-to-income ratio has risen to 7.8x from 6.5x in 2016, indicating that affordability for purchase has weakened considerably over this period. Rental affordability has improved slightly: the rent-to-income ratio has eased to 22% from 22.7% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
SY25 has an exceptionally aged population: over half of residents (52%) are aged 50 or older, and nearly 28% are aged 65-plus—well above the 19.6% national average. Correspondingly, younger age groups are underrepresented; those aged 16–24 account for just 8.6% against the national norm of 11%. The tenure profile is marked by very high outright ownership at 54%, far exceeding the 33.7% national figure. The employment mix is distinctive for its high proportion of trades workers at 20.5%—nearly double the national average—and elevated caring roles at 10.7%, while professional roles are slightly below average.