At a Glance
Average Property Price - BA7
£312,078
46
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BA
£1,507
83
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BA7
£41,948
66
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BA
5.4%
40
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BA7
3.4%
43
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BA
4.6%
86
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £312,078 sits close to the national median. Over the past decade, annual price growth has averaged 3.4%, which is slightly below the national pace. Transaction activity has eased noticeably: 51 sales in the latest full year compare to a 10-year average of 71, indicating a softer market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rental costs in the BA postcode area are notably high, with average monthly rent of £1,507 placing it among the most expensive nationally. Rental growth over the past decade has been strong at 4.6% annually, substantially above the national trend. The current flat yield of 5.4% has risen meaningfully from its 10-year average of 4.5%, reflecting improved returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income of £41,948 sits above the national midpoint. The price-to-income ratio of 8.7x has deteriorated since 2016 (when it stood at 7.0x), indicating that properties have become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has similarly tightened: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 35.9% to 37.2%, squeezing tenant budgets.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is heavily skewed towards older age groups: those aged 50–64 comprise nearly a quarter of residents (24.6%, versus 19.8% nationally), and pensioners aged 65+ account for almost a third (30.5%, far above the national 19.6%). Conversely, younger cohorts are significantly underrepresented—just 8.1% are aged 16–24 (below the 11.0% national average). Housing tenure is dominated by outright ownership at 48%, well above the national 33.7%, while rental sectors (both private and social) are below average. The employment profile shows a pronounced concentration in trades (14%) and managerial roles (16%), with notably fewer residents in elementary occupations (9.3% versus 10.2% nationally).