At a Glance
Average Property Price - BA21
£245,279
27
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - BA
£1,533
83
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - BA21
£38,984
54
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BA
5.9%
46
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BA21
2.9%
41
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BA
4.6%
86
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — BA21
Top 5 streets in BA21 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vagg Hill | £620,000 |
| 2 | Combe Street Lane | £529,063 |
| 3 | Summerlands | £506,250 |
| 4 | Oakridge Park | £497,500 |
| 5 | Wimble Stock Way | £481,250 |
Highest Monthly Sales — BA21
The highest-value transaction recorded in BA21 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in BA21 is £240,000, well below the national average—placing it among the more affordable postcode districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.2% annually, a below-average rate of appreciation. Transaction activity in the latest full year was 429 sales, noticeably lower than the 10-year average of 563, suggesting a quieter market at present.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the wider BA area stand at £1,507, which is among the highest nationally. Rental growth has been robust: 10-year annualised growth of 4.6% sits well above the national pace. The flat yield has improved meaningfully, rising to 5.4% from a 10-year average of 4.5%, reflecting favourable conditions for buy-to-let investors in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes in the area are close to the national median at £38,984. Purchase affordability has improved: the price-to-income ratio has fallen to 5.8x from 6.2x in 2016, making property increasingly accessible relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has tightened slightly—the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 35.9% to 37.2%—suggesting rents are consuming a larger share of household income.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews slightly older and younger than average, with a notably higher share under 15 (19.2%) and a smaller young-adult cohort aged 16–24 (9.9%). The employment profile is distinctive: there is above-average representation in trades (13.3%), elementary roles (12.1%), and caring professions (12%), offset by below-average numbers of professionals (14.9%) and managers (8.9%), reflecting the rural and agricultural character of the district. Housing tenure is broadly typical, with slightly elevated social rented accommodation (18.5%) compared to the national average.