At a Glance
Average Property Price - TS5
£170,888
6
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - TS
£668
5
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - TS5
£36,937
44
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - TS
6.6%
94
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TS5
1.5%
6
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TS
2.9%
4
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in TS5 is £171,000, placing it among the cheapest in the UK. Over the past decade, the area has seen only modest growth at 1.5% per year—well below the national average. Transaction activity has softened: 530 sales were recorded in the latest full year, down from a 10-year average of 608 annually.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader TS postcode stands at £668, placing it among the lowest in the country. Rental growth over the past decade has been slow at 2.9% annually, significantly below the national pace. The flat yield has strengthened to 6.6%, up from a 10-year average of 5.8%, reflecting the appeal of the area for buy-to-let investors seeking income returns.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in TS5 is £36,937, slightly below the national median. Purchase affordability has improved markedly: the price-to-income ratio stands at 4.3x, down from 5.8x in 2016, making property ownership considerably more achievable than a decade ago. Rental affordability has also edged forward, with rent-to-income now at 20.7% compared to 21.9% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably higher proportion of children under 15 (20.9% versus 17.5% nationally), suggesting a younger-family demographic. The employment mix is distinctive: caring professions account for 12% of the workforce—well above the national average of 9.2%—whilst managerial roles are underrepresented at 8.3% against 13.4% nationally. Social rented housing is less prevalent than expected at 9.7%, compared to the national average of 16.5%.