At a Glance
Average Property Price - WS9
£307,605
44
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - WS
£922
38
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - WS9
£36,649
42
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - WS
5.9%
69
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - WS9
3.7%
53
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - WS
4.6%
84
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in WS9 is £308,000, broadly in line with the national median. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.7% annually—a rate close to the national average. Transaction activity has softened, with 312 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 389, reflecting the wider post-pandemic slowdown.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent stands at £922, slightly below the national average. Rental growth has been notably strong at 4.6% per year over the past decade—among the fastest nationally. The flat yield currently sits at 5.9%, having risen from a 10-year average of 5.3%, indicating a favourable direction for investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £37,000 is modestly below the national average. The price-to-income ratio has widened to 8.3x from 7.7x in 2016, suggesting purchase affordability has tightened. Rental affordability has similarly compressed, with the rent-to-income ratio rising from 24.8% to 26.3% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older than average, with nearly a quarter aged 65 and over compared to the national figure of 20%, while under-16s are slightly underrepresented at 17%. Housing tenure reflects a notably higher rate of outright ownership at 43%—well above the 34% national average—and correspondingly lower private renting at 11%. The employment profile is relatively balanced, though administrative roles are more common at 11% versus 9% nationally, while sales positions are less prevalent.