At a Glance
Average Property Price - WS5
£307,822
44
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - WS
£922
38
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - WS5
£38,070
49
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - WS
5.9%
69
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - WS5
4.0%
67
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - WS
4.6%
84
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in WS5 stands at £308,000, slightly below the national midpoint. Over the past decade, the area has experienced 4.0% annualised growth—a solid performance that sits above the slowest-growing regions nationally. Transaction activity has eased recently, with 163 sales recorded in the latest full year against a 10-year average of 217, reflecting a pullback in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader WS area is £922, below the national median, making it an affordable option for tenants. Rental growth has been notably strong at 4.6% annually over ten years—among the fastest in the country. The flat yield of 5.9% is currently above its 10-year average of 5.3%, indicating that rental returns have improved and remain attractive to investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household income in WS5 averages £38,070, close to the national norm. Purchase affordability has deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 7.1x in 2016 to 8.7x today, making properties less accessible to local earners. Rental affordability has similarly tightened, with the rent-to-income ratio climbing from 24.8% to 26.3% over the same period, though rents remain manageable relative to income.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably young profile, with 20.9% of residents under 15—above the national average of 17.5%—and a correspondingly smaller retirement population at 16.5% versus the national 19.6%. Home ownership is strong, with 63.8% owning outright or with a mortgage, while social rented housing accounts for 18.7%, slightly higher than the national share. The employment mix shows a slightly lower proportion of managers and professionals (11.2% and 20.1% respectively) and a higher share in elementary and plant/machine roles, reflecting a traditionally working-class economic structure.