ST8 vs ST5: house prices compared
A side-by-side look at sold prices in ST8 and ST5, from official Land Registry records — overall and by property type, with the more affordable area highlighted.
On median sold price, ST5 is the more affordable of the two, at £187,000 versus £205,500.
Green marks the more affordable (lower-priced) area for each measure. Figures cover the whole district over the last three years and are a market guide, not a valuation of any home.
ST8 vs ST5 — FAQs
Is ST8 or ST5 cheaper to buy in?
ST5 is the more affordable on recent sales: its median sold price is £187,000 against £205,500 — a gap of £18,500, from HM Land Registry data over the last three years.
What is the average house price in ST8?
The median sold price in ST8 over the last three years was £205,500 (mean £226,862), from 804 recorded sales.
What is the average house price in ST5?
The median sold price in ST5 over the last three years was £187,000 (mean £214,786), from 2,962 recorded sales.
How do I compare two specific homes in ST8 and ST5?
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Sold-price figures derived from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (© Crown copyright), under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full reports also draw on HM Land Registry, Ordnance Survey, Environment Agency, VOA, Ofsted, Police.uk, DEFRA, ONS and more.