At a Glance
Average Property Price - WS14
£461,618
76
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - WS
£922
38
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - WS14
£43,447
71
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - WS
5.9%
69
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - WS14
5.0%
90
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - WS
4.6%
84
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The current average property price of £462,000 places WS14 among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 5.0% per year—significantly faster than the national average, reflecting strong long-term capital appreciation. Transaction volumes have slowed to 239 in the latest year, down from a 10-year average of 312 annually, indicating a more measured market pace.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents average £922, below the national midpoint and relatively affordable for the region. Rental growth has been robust at 4.6% per year, well above the national norm and pointing to sustained landlord returns. The flat yield currently stands at 5.9%, above its 10-year average of 5.3%, suggesting an improved income backdrop for investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £43,447 sits above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 9.3x has edged up slightly since 2016 (9.1x), indicating modestly tighter purchase affordability despite strong price growth. Rental affordability has deteriorated more noticeably: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 24.8% to 26.3%, reflecting faster rent growth relative to income gains.
Resident Demographic Profile
WS14 skews notably older, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 and above—well above the national average of 19.6%—while those aged 16–24 are underrepresented at 7.8%. Owner-occupation is very strong: 46% own outright and 31.6% own with a mortgage, together far exceeding the national norm and underlining the area's settled character. The employment profile is distinctly professional and managerial, with 25% in professional roles and 18.1% in management positions, both significantly higher than national averages.