At a Glance
Average Property Price - WS11
£250,361
28
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - WS
£922
38
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - WS11
£34,409
28
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - WS
5.9%
69
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - WS11
4.6%
82
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - WS
4.6%
84
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £250,361 is well below the national average, placing it among the more affordable areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.6% annually—significantly faster than the typical UK rate, reflecting stronger-than-average capital appreciation in a relatively affordable market. Transaction volumes have declined: 503 sales last year compared to a 10-year average of 655, suggesting a softening in recent activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £922 sits slightly below the national median, positioning the area as an affordable rental market. Rental growth has been robust, rising 4.6% per year over the past decade—well above the national trend. The flat yield currently stands at 5.9%, above its 10-year average of 5.3%, indicating an improving rental return environment for investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £34,409 is below the national average, reflecting the area's more working-class character. The price-to-income ratio has deteriorated to 6.7x from 5.8x in 2016, meaning affordability has tightened over the period despite modest prices. Rental affordability has also weakened: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 24.8% to 26.3%, indicating a larger share of income now required to cover rent.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older than average, with above-average proportions aged 50–64 (20.9% vs 19.8% nationally) and 65+ (20.5% vs 19.6%), alongside below-average numbers of younger adults aged 16–24 (9.1% vs 11.0%). Tenure patterns show higher mortgage ownership (30.1% vs 27.0% nationally) and notably elevated social renting (19.6% vs 16.5%), reflecting mixed-tenure neighbourhoods. Employment is weighted towards trades (14.4% vs 10.5% nationally) and elementary roles (11.9% vs 10.2%), with below-average professional employment (13.5% vs 20.5%).