At a Glance
Average Property Price - SY4
£346,575
55
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SY
£754
17
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SY4
£38,764
53
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SY
4.4%
7
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SY4
4.0%
66
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SY
3.5%
25
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in SY4 is £347,000, close to the national median. Annual price growth over the past decade has averaged 4.0%, slightly above the national trend, reflecting steady rather than exceptional capital appreciation in this rural market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader SY postcode area stands at £754, well below the national average. Over ten years, rents have grown by 3.5% annually, below the national pace. The flat yield has improved to 4.4%, up from a ten-year average of 3.9%, indicating strengthening returns for landlords in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £38,764 sits close to the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 8.6x has risen since 2016 (7.8x), signalling that property has become less affordable relative to earnings over the past eight years. Rental affordability has improved slightly, with the rent-to-income ratio easing from 22.7% to 22%, providing modest relief for tenants.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than national average, with over one in four residents aged 65 or above and a quarter aged 50–64; conversely, those under 35 are significantly underrepresented. Outright home ownership is well above average at 43%, reflecting an older, more settled population. The trades and technical professions are overrepresented, while elementary occupations are proportionally fewer than nationally.