At a Glance
Average Property Price - BD20
£266,355
33
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BD
£735
15
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BD20
£26,530
4
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BD
5.7%
57
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BD20
3.8%
59
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BD
3.7%
40
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £266,000 sits below the national average, placing it among the cheaper areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.8% annually—roughly in line with the national pace. Transaction activity has eased recently, with 599 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 742, suggesting a quieter market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents of £735 are well below the national average, reflecting the rural character of the area. Rental growth over the past decade has been moderate at 3.7% per year, slightly below the national trend. The current flat yield of 5.7% is modestly above its 10-year average of 5.4%, indicating a slight improvement in rental returns.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £26,530 is notably low, ranking among the lowest nationally. Affordability for purchase has deteriorated markedly: the price-to-income ratio now stands at 9.8x, up from 6.4x in 2016, making properties substantially less affordable on local incomes. Rental affordability has also worsened, with rents now consuming 25.5% of household income compared to 24% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older than average, with 21.8% aged 65 or over (compared to 19.6% nationally) and only 9.4% aged 16–24 (below the 11.0% national figure). Housing tenure is heavily weighted towards outright ownership at 41.9%, well above the national average of 33.7%, while social rented housing is notably scarce at just 7.4%. The employment mix is relatively balanced, though trades are somewhat overrepresented at 12.9% compared to 10.5% nationally.