At a Glance
Average Property Price - BA11
£382,097
63
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BA
£1,507
83
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BA11
£41,680
65
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BA
5.4%
40
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BA11
5.0%
89
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BA
4.6%
86
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price is £382,000, placing it slightly above the national median. Over the past decade, prices have grown by 5.0% per year on average — well above the typical UK rate, reflecting strong long-term demand. Transaction volumes have eased recently, with 495 sales in the latest full year compared to an average of 596 over the preceding decade.
Rent & Yield Trends
The average monthly rent in the broader BA postcode is £1,507, among the highest nationally. Rents have grown at 4.6% per year over ten years, significantly faster than the national average. The flat yield stands at 5.4%, an improvement from the 4.5% average over the preceding decade, indicating strengthening returns for landlords.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £41,680, broadly in line with the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 9.1x has increased from 8.4x in 2016, indicating that property has become less affordable relative to earnings over this period. Rental costs have also become less affordable, with the rent-to-income ratio rising from 35.9% to 37.2%.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older than the national average: those aged 50–64 account for 21.6% (versus 19.8% nationally), and those aged 65+ make up 22% (versus 19.6% nationally). Younger adults aged 16–24 are underrepresented at 8.5% compared to 11.0% nationally. Homeownership is strong, with 37.9% owning outright and 28.8% with a mortgage, and correspondingly lower private rental (18.9%) and social rental (13.3%) tenure. The employment profile is weighted towards managers and professionals, who together account for 34.7% of the workforce against a national average of 33.9%.