At a Glance
Average Property Price - TS6
£160,495
4
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - TS
£668
5
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - TS6
£30,822
10
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - TS
6.6%
94
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TS6
4.1%
70
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TS
2.9%
4
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
At £160,495, TS6 is among the most affordable areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.1% per year—a pace above the national average, suggesting steady underlying demand. Transaction volumes have remained stable, with 341 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 360, indicating a consistent local market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader TS area is £668, placing it among the cheapest rental markets in the country. Rent growth over the past decade has been sluggish at 2.9% per year, well below the national rate. The current flat yield of 6.6% sits above its 10-year average of 5.8%, reflecting improving returns for buy-to-let investors in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income of £30,822 is significantly below the national level, ranking among the lowest nationally. The price-to-income ratio stands at 4.9x, having risen from 4.1x in 2016, indicating that affordability for purchase has worsened over the period. Rental affordability, by contrast, has improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 21.9% to 20.7%, easing the burden on renters.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than average, with above-average shares of those aged 50–64 and those 65 and over. Social rented housing is unusually prevalent at 27.3% of the stock—nearly double the national share—reflecting a strong council housing presence. Employment is weighted heavily towards elementary roles (14.1%) and caring professions (14.6%), both well above national norms, while professional occupations at 11.7% are roughly half the national average.