At a Glance
Average Property Price - WS13
£337,528
53
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - WS
£922
38
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - WS13
£42,274
67
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - WS
5.9%
69
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - WS13
3.6%
50
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - WS
4.6%
84
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £338,000 sits near the national midpoint, reflecting a fairly typical market position across England and Wales. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.6% annually—broadly in line with national trends. Transaction activity has eased to 482 sales in the latest year, down from a 10-year average of 589, suggesting a quieter current market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £922 sits slightly below the national typical level. However, the broader WS postcode has seen notably strong rent growth of 4.6% per year over the past decade—among the strongest nationally. The flat yield currently stands at 5.9%, up from a 10-year average of 5.3%, reflecting improving returns for landlords.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £42,274 places the area above the national median, positioning residents in the upper half nationally. However, affordability for buyers has weakened: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 7.3x in 2016 to 7.9x today, indicating property has become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has similarly deteriorated, with rent-to-income rising from 24.8% to 26.3% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older than the national average, with 24.1% aged 65 and over compared to 19.6% nationally, and notably fewer young adults—just 8.3% aged 16–24 versus 11.0% nationally. Housing tenure is distinctive: outright ownership at 38.8% is well above the national 33.7%, while private renting at 13.6% is notably below the 21.7% national average. The employment profile is heavily weighted toward professionals (23.2%) and managers (16.9%), both significantly above national figures, while trades and elementary work are underrepresented.