At a Glance
Average Property Price - TS2
£81,500
0
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - TS
£668
5
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - TS2
£27,006
4
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - TS
6.6%
94
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TS2
8.3%
100
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TS
2.9%
4
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
Properties in TS2 are exceptionally affordable at an average of £82,000—among the cheapest nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 8.3% annually, placing the district among the fastest-growing areas in the country. Transaction activity has been sparse, with only 2 sales recorded in the latest full year against a 10-year average of 3 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rents across the broader TS postcode are very low, averaging £668 per month—well below the national average. Rental growth has been sluggish at 2.9% annually, below the national trend. The current flat yield of 6.6% is notably elevated compared to the 10-year average of 5.8%, reflecting strengthening returns for landlords in this sector.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income stands at £27,000, significantly below the national median and among the lowest across the country. Purchase affordability has deteriorated slightly: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 1.6x in 2016 to 1.8x today, though properties remain highly accessible by national standards. Rental affordability has improved materially over the same period, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 21.9% to 20.7%, indicating growing relief for tenants.
Resident Demographic Profile
The age profile is heavily skewed towards younger adults: over a fifth of the population is aged 16–24, double the national average, while those aged 50–64 and 65+ are significantly underrepresented. Housing tenure is dominated by private renting (40.6%) and social rented accommodation (29.6%), far exceeding national averages, whilst owner-occupied homes—both outright and mortgaged—are sparse. The employment mix is weighted towards elementary and plant/machine occupations (20.4% and 14.5% respectively) and caring roles (14.9%), with professional and managerial roles substantially underrepresented.