At a Glance
Average Property Price - WS7
£277,900
36
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - WS
£922
38
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - WS7
£36,405
40
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - WS
5.9%
69
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - WS7
4.1%
69
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - WS
4.6%
84
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in WS7 is £278,000, placing it below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.1% annually—a pace slightly faster than the national trend. Transaction activity last year reached 379 sales, down from a 10-year average of 448, reflecting a modest slowdown in market turnover.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the wider WS postcode area stands at £922, below the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has been robust at 4.6% annually, among the strongest nationally. The flat yield is currently 5.9%, above its 10-year average of 5.3%, indicating an improving rental return on capital.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in WS7 is £36,405, slightly below the national average. Purchase affordability has tightened: the price-to-income ratio now stands at 7.3x, up from 6.5x in 2016. Rental affordability has also weakened, with rent-to-income rising from 24.8% to 26.3% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than average, with nearly a quarter aged 65 and over compared to under one-fifth nationally, and those aged 50–64 also overrepresented. Owner-occupation is strong, with 44.5% owning outright—well above the national average of 33.7%—whilst private renting is unusually low at 11.5%. The employment mix tilts towards trades at 13.7%, above the national average, reflecting the district's industrial heritage.