At a Glance
Average Property Price - WS12
£247,938
27
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - WS
£922
38
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - WS12
£36,157
39
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - WS
5.9%
69
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - WS12
5.0%
89
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - WS
4.6%
84
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in WS12 is £248,000, placing it below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 5.0% annually — among the fastest growth rates nationally. Transaction activity has slowed recently, with 462 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 628, suggesting a softening in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent stands at £922, which is below the national average. Rents have grown at 4.6% per year over a decade, representing strong growth nationally. The flat yield currently sits at 5.9%, up from a 10-year average of 5.3%, indicating improving returns for buy-to-let investors in the area.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £36,157, below the national average. The price-to-income ratio has deteriorated to 7.0x from 5.7x in 2016, reflecting faster house price growth than income growth and reduced purchase affordability. Rental affordability has also weakened, with rents consuming 26.3% of income compared to 24.8% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older than average, with 21.7% aged 50–64 and 20.2% aged 65+, compared to national averages of 19.8% and 19.6% respectively. Housing tenure is notably owner-occupied, with 35.8% owning outright and 35.0% with a mortgage, while private renting is less prevalent at 15.1%. The employment mix shows higher-than-average concentration in trades (14.2%) and administrative roles (10.3%), with fewer professionals (15.2%) than the national average.