At a Glance
Average Property Price - WS4
£239,040
24
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - WS
£922
38
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - WS4
£34,632
29
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - WS
5.9%
69
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - WS4
4.1%
68
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - WS
4.6%
84
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in WS4 is £239,000, placing it well below the national average—among the least expensive areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.1% annually, which is notably faster than the national average, suggesting steady recovery and appreciation. Transaction activity has moderated recently, with 176 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 230, indicating a softening in turnover.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the WS postcode area stands at £922, below the national median. Rental growth has been strong over the past decade at 4.6% annually, well above the national average and reflecting sustained demand in the sector. The flat yield currently stands at 5.9%, up from a 10-year average of 5.3%, indicating improving returns for landlords as rents have outpaced capital values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £34,632, notably below the national average and placing the area in the lower-income quartile nationally. The price-to-income ratio has risen to 6.9x from 6.0x in 2016, meaning property has become less affordable relative to earnings over this period. Rental affordability has also tightened, with the rent-to-income ratio increasing from 24.8% to 26.3%, suggesting rents are absorbing a larger share of household budgets.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a marginally higher concentration of older residents aged 50–64 (20.2% vs 19.8% nationally) and a notably lower proportion of young adults aged 16–24 (9.9% vs 11.0%). Social rented housing is significantly more prevalent at 24.1% compared to the national average of 16.5%, reflecting the area's role in providing affordable accommodation. The employment profile shows above-average representation in elementary occupations (12.6% vs 10.2% nationally) and caring roles (10.4% vs 9.2%), alongside below-average professional and managerial employment.