At a Glance
Average Property Price - BA16
£285,513
38
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BA
£1,507
83
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BA16
£36,157
39
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BA
5.4%
40
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BA16
3.4%
41
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 average, placing it among more affordable parts of the country. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.4% per year—a pace slightly below the national trend. Transaction activity has softened recently, with 184 sales in the latest year compared to a ten-year average of 207, suggesting a modest slowdown in market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rental costs in the broader BA postcode area average £1,507 per month, placing it among the most expensive nationally—a reflection of strong rental demand across the region. Rents have risen sharply over the past decade at 4.6% per year, well ahead of the national pace. The current flat yield of 5.4% represents a meaningful uplift from the ten-year average of 4.5%, signalling improving returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £36,157 sits below the national median, reflecting a lower-earning demographic. Purchase affordability has tightened: the current price-to-income ratio of 8.2x is notably higher than in 2016 (7.4x), suggesting property has become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also weakened, with rents now consuming 37.2% of income compared to 35.9% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older, with over 22% aged 65 and above against a national average of 19.6%, while those aged 25–34 are underrepresented at 10.8% versus 13.4% nationally. Housing tenure shows a higher-than-average share of outright ownership at 37.2%, reflecting an older demographic profile. The employment mix is distinctive, with a notably strong trades sector at 14.1% and above-average representation in caring roles at 11%, alongside lower-than-average professional employment at 14.5%.