At a Glance
Average Property Price - BD17
£286,654
39
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - BD
£755
15
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - BD17
£38,099
50
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BD
6.0%
60
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BD17
3.9%
74
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BD
3.9%
50
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — BD17
Top 5 streets in BD17 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roundwood Road | £1,125,000 |
| 2 | Silson Lane | £931,250 |
| 3 | Honey Pot Lane | £857,500 |
| 4 | Lodge Hill | £750,000 |
| 5 | Hallside Close | £688,333 |
Highest Monthly Sales — BD17
The highest-value transaction recorded in BD17 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in BD17 is £293,000, placing it near the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown by 3.9% annually—a moderate pace compared with the broader UK trend. Transaction activity has eased slightly, with 292 sales in the latest full year against a 10-year average of 326, reflecting a modest softening in market turnover.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents average £735 across the broader BD postcode area, well below the national average. Rental growth has been steady at 3.7% per year over a decade, slightly slower than the UK norm. The flat yield currently stands at 5.7%, a modest improvement on the 10-year average of 5.4%, suggesting a gentle uplift in rental returns.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £38,099, in line with the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 7.1x has edged upward since 2016 (6.9x), indicating property has become marginally less affordable on income grounds. Rental affordability has also tightened, with rent-to-income ratios rising from 24% to 25.5%, reflecting slightly tighter rental payment burdens.
Resident Demographic Profile
BD17 has a notably older age profile: those aged 65 and over represent 22.4% of the population, well above the national average of 19.6%, while young adults aged 16–24 are underrepresented at 7.8% against 11.0% nationally. Home ownership is strong, with 36.6% owning outright and 31.5% with mortgages, though social renting is below average at 12.1%. The professional workforce is particularly prominent at 24%, and technical occupations are notably strong at 15.4%, both well above national norms.