At a Glance
Average Property Price - BD13
£213,003
16
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BD
£735
15
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BD13
£36,577
41
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BD
5.7%
57
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BD13
3.6%
50
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BD
3.7%
40
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in BD13 is £213,000, placing it among the most affordable areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.6% annually—broadly in line with the national pace. Transaction volumes have slowed recently, with 395 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 490, reflecting a softer market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader BD postcode area stand at £735, well below the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has been modest at 3.7% annually, slightly slower than the typical pace seen elsewhere. Flat yield currently sits at 5.7%, a modest uplift from the 10-year average of 5.4%, indicating gradually improving returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes in BD13 average £36,577, slightly below the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x has improved materially since 2016 when it stood at 5.6x, making property more affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has tightened slightly, with rent now consuming 25.5% of gross household income compared to 24% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews slightly older than national norms, with notably higher proportions aged 50–64 (21.3% vs 19.8%) and 35–49 (19.3% vs 18.7%), while younger adults aged 16–24 are underrepresented at 9.1% against the national 11%. Housing tenure shows a strong emphasis on mortgage-backed ownership at 37%, well above the national 27%, alongside a lower social rented sector at 9.7%. The employment profile is marked by higher representation in trades (12.8% vs 10.5%), caring professions (10.2% vs 9.2%), and administrative roles (11.4% vs 9.0%), with fewer professionals (17.1% vs 20.5%).