At a Glance
Average Property Price - BA6
£328,159
51
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BA
£1,507
83
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BA6
£36,604
41
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BA
5.4%
40
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BA6
3.5%
49
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BA
4.6%
86
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in BA6 stands at £328,000, placing it around the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.5% annually—slightly below the national average rate. Transaction activity has eased in the latest year, with 203 sales compared to a 10-year average of 238 per annum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rents in the broader BA postcode area are markedly above the national average at £1,507 per month. Rental growth has been brisk over ten years at 4.6% annually, well ahead of the national pace. The flat yield has ticked upward to 5.4%, compared to a 10-year average of 4.5%, signalling improved returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £36,600 sits below the national average. The purchase price-to-income ratio stands at 9.7x, slightly elevated from 9.5x in 2016, indicating that affordability has worsened slightly over the period. Rental affordability has also tightened: the rent-to-income ratio has risen to 37.2% from 35.9% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
BA6 has an older population profile: those aged 50–64 and 65+ together account for over half the population, well above national norms. Conversely, young adults aged 16–24 are notably underrepresented at 8.3%. Housing tenure is marked by a high rate of outright ownership at 44.1%, significantly above the national average of 33.7%, while private renting is correspondingly lower. Employment is weighted towards trades (13.1%) and caring roles (10.7%), with professionals somewhat underrepresented.