At a Glance
Average Property Price - BA12
£337,560
53
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BA
£1,507
83
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BA12
£39,139
54
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BA
5.4%
40
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BA12
3.4%
44
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BA
4.6%
86
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in BA12 is £338,000, around the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown by 3.4% annually—below the national pace of appreciation. Transaction activity has softened recently, with 360 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 469, suggesting a slight easing in buyer interest.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rents in the wider BA postcode area average £1,507 per month, placing them among the most expensive nationally. Over ten years, rents have grown at 4.6% annually, also well above the national trend. The flat yield currently stands at 5.4%, notably higher than the 10-year average of 4.5%, indicating improving returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in BA12 is £39,139, close to the national average. The price-to-income ratio has widened to 9.3x, up from 7.8x in 2016, making property less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has also tightened, with rents now consuming 37.2% of household income compared to 35.9% six years ago.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older, with 28.6% aged 65 and above—significantly higher than the national 19.6%—whilst the 16–24 age group at 7.7% is well below average. Outright ownership is strong at 42.6%, well above the national 33.7%, reflecting the area's older demographic. The employment mix is broadly balanced, though managers and trades are slightly more prominent than nationally, suggesting a mix of professional and practical skills among the workforce.