At a Glance
Average Property Price - B25
£214,277
16
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - B
£1,056
53
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - B25
£32,368
16
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - B
6.3%
87
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - B25
4.8%
86
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - B
4.4%
77
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in B25 is £214,000, placing it in the lower quartile nationally. However, the postcode has experienced notably strong price growth over the past decade, with annualised gains of 4.8% — among the fastest-growing areas nationally. Transaction activity has eased recently, with 101 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 139 annually.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader B area is £1,056, close to the national middle ground. Rental growth has been robust at 4.4% per year, outpacing most regions. The flat yield currently stands at 6.3%, a meaningful improvement from the 10-year average of 4.9%, reflecting the attractive return profile for buy-to-let investors in this market.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in B25 is £32,368, notably below the national average. The price-to-income ratio has deteriorated since 2016, rising from 5.2x to 6.4x, signalling that property has become less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has marginally improved, with the rent-to-income ratio easing from 29.3% to 28.8% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably high proportion of children under 15 at 26.8%, well above the national average of 17.5%. The 50–64 age group is underrepresented at 14.8% compared to 19.8% nationally, and those aged 65 and over are significantly fewer at just 11% versus 19.6% nationally. Housing tenure shows higher private renting at 27.5% and elevated social rented accommodation at 19.6%, both above national norms, whilst outright ownership at 24% is below average. Employment is skewed heavily towards elementary occupations at 18% and plant/machine operators at 13%, both well above national levels, whilst professional and managerial roles are substantially underrepresented.