At a Glance
Average Property Price - BH10
£360,482
59
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BH
£1,284
69
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BH10
£36,426
40
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BH
4.9%
19
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BH10
3.9%
63
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BH
4.2%
71
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £360,000 sits slightly above the national midpoint. Over the past decade, the district has seen annualised growth of 3.9%, which is broadly in line with national trends. Transaction activity has been relatively subdued in the latest year at 221 sales, down from a 10-year average of 295 annually.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents of £1,284 are above the national average, reflecting stronger demand in the Dorset rental market. Rent growth over the past decade has been robust at 4.2% annually, outpacing the national average. The flat yield has recently stood at 4.9%, a marked improvement on the 10-year average of 3.9%, suggesting enhanced returns for buy-to-let investors in the current market.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £36,426 falls slightly below the national average. The price-to-income ratio currently stands at 9.5x, a marginal deterioration from 9.3x in 2016, indicating that property has become slightly less affordable relative to local earnings over this period. Rental affordability has likewise tightened, with the rent-to-income ratio rising from 33.2% to 33.5%, though both figures remain near historical norms.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older than average, with those aged 65 and over representing 21.4% of residents compared to 19.6% nationally, whilst those aged 25–34 are notably underrepresented at 11.2% against the national average of 13.4%. Housing tenure reflects a strong preference for outright ownership at 38.1%, well above the national figure of 33.7%, and a corresponding lower reliance on rented accommodation. The employment profile shows an above-average concentration in trades at 13.7% and in caring occupations at 11.2%, offset by fewer professionals (15.9%) than the national average of 20.5%.