At a Glance
Average Property Price - WS8
£233,978
22
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - WS
£922
38
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - WS8
£33,615
23
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - WS
5.9%
69
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - WS8
4.9%
88
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - WS
4.6%
84
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in WS8 is £234,000, placing it well below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.9% annually—a notably strong performance compared with most UK areas. Transaction activity has moderated recently, with 157 sales in the latest full year against a 10-year average of 201 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent stands at £922, below the national midpoint. Rental growth over the past decade has been robust at 4.6% per year, outpacing typical UK growth rates. The flat yield of 5.9% is now above its 10-year average of 5.3%, reflecting improved returns for landlords in the area.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £33,615, significantly below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 6.3x indicates that property remains affordable relative to earnings, though it has tightened from 5.4x in 2016. Rental affordability has also become more stretched, with rent-to-income ratios rising from 24.8% in 2016 to 26.3% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably higher proportion of children under 15 (20% versus 17.5% nationally) and a larger working-age population aged 50–64. Social renting is significantly above average at 25.1%, reflecting greater reliance on affordable housing. The employment profile is skewed toward trades (13.9%) and elementary roles (13.5%), with correspondingly fewer professionals than the national average.