At a Glance
Average Property Price - BA13
£285,581
38
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BA
£1,507
83
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BA13
£16,778
1
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BA
5.4%
40
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BA13
3.0%
28
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BA
4.6%
86
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £286,000 sits below the national median, placing it among the cheaper areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.0% annually—a slower pace than most of the country. Transaction activity has fallen notably, with 303 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 427 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rents in the broader BA postcode area average £1,507 monthly, placing them among the highest nationally. Annual rental growth of 4.6% has outpaced the national trend significantly. Flat yields stand at 5.4%, a marked improvement from the 10-year average of 4.5%, indicating strengthening rental returns.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £16,778 is substantially below the national average, reflecting the area's rural character and modest economic base. The price-to-income ratio of 18.8x has deteriorated sharply from 7.5x in 2016, signalling a significant squeeze on purchase affordability. Rental affordability has also tightened, with rent consuming 37.2% of income compared to 35.9% six years ago.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older: those aged 65 and over represent 28% of residents, well above the national average of 20%, while the 16–24 age group at 7.5% is significantly underrepresented. Owner occupation is particularly strong, with 47% owning outright—well above the national 34%—while private renting is uncommon at just 12%. The employment mix reflects an older, more settled population, with managerial and professional roles slightly elevated and trades more prevalent than average.