At a Glance
Average Property Price - BB6
£241,465
25
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BB
£685
7
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BB6
£36,516
41
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BB
5.8%
63
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BB6
3.6%
53
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BB
3.9%
49
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in BB6 is £241,000, placing it below the national average. Over the past 10 years, prices have grown at 3.6% annually—close to the national trend. Transaction activity has slowed recently, with 198 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 256, suggesting a softer market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the BB postcode area stands at £685, well below the national average. Rents have grown at 3.9% per year over the past decade, broadly in line with national trends. The flat yield has improved to 5.8%, notably above its 10-year average of 4.7%, reflecting better rental returns relative to property values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in BB6 is £36,516, slightly below the national median. Purchase affordability has deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio has risen to 6.4x from 5.3x in 2016, making homes relatively less affordable for local earners. Rental affordability has remained stable, with the rent-to-income ratio sitting at 20.9%, only marginally changed from 21.1% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older than national norms, with those aged 50–64 representing 22.1% (against 19.8% nationally) and over-65s at 21.7% compared to 19.6% nationally. Housing is characterised by higher rates of outright ownership at 39.9% and notably lower private renting at 18.1%, reflecting a more settled, owner-occupied demographic. The employment mix leans towards managers (15.0%) and caring roles (10.1%), both above national averages, while elementary occupations are below average at 7.9%.