At a Glance
Average Property Price - BD19
£234,511
22
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BD
£735
15
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BD19
£34,896
31
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BD
5.7%
57
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BD19
4.3%
75
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BD
3.7%
40
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in BD19 is £235,000, placing it well below the national average—among the most affordable postcode districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.3% per year, a pace substantially faster than the national average. Transaction volumes have eased: 308 sales were recorded in the latest full year, compared with a 10-year average of 372, reflecting a modest softening in activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader BD area is £735, markedly below the national average at the cheaper end of the spectrum. Rental growth over ten years has averaged 3.7% annually, close to the national pace. The flat yield currently stands at 5.7%, slightly above its own 10-year average of 5.4%, indicating a marginal improvement in rental returns.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £35,000, placing the area below the national average. The price-to-income ratio has moved from 5.9x in 2016 to 6.3x today, indicating that property has become less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has similarly deteriorated: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 24% to 25.5%, meaning renters now allocate a larger share of income to housing costs.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews slightly older, with those aged 65 and over representing 19.9% compared to the national average of 19.6%, and notably fewer young adults aged 16–24 (8.9% vs 11.0% nationally). Owner-occupation is slightly stronger than average, with 31% holding mortgages versus 27.0% nationally, while social rented housing is proportionally lower at 14.3%. The employment mix is distinctive for a higher concentration in trades (12.5% vs 10.5% nationally) and administrative roles (10.1% vs 9.0%), reflecting the area's practical, working-class character.