At a Glance
Average Property Price - BH12
£327,776
51
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BH
£1,284
69
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BH12
£37,113
45
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BH
4.9%
19
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BH12
4.1%
70
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BH
4.2%
71
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in BH12 is £328,000, close to the national midpoint. Over the past decade, the area has seen annualised price growth of 4.1%, placing it in the upper third nationally — a solid performance that exceeds the typical UK trajectory. Transaction activity has eased: 417 sales were recorded in the latest full year, down from a 10-year average of 547, reflecting the tightening in overall market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader BH postcode area stands at £1,284, positioning it above the national average. Rents have risen 4.2% annually over the past decade, also outpacing the national trend. The current flat yield of 4.9% represents a meaningful improvement on the 10-year average of 3.9%, signalling that rental returns have become more attractive relative to capital values in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in BH12 is £37,113, slightly below the national average. The purchase price-to-income ratio now stands at 8.7x, having drifted upward from 8.4x in 2016, indicating that properties have become modestly less affordable on an income basis over that period. Rental affordability has likewise tightened marginally, with the rent-to-income ratio rising from 33.2% to 33.5%, though both figures remain close to levels seen six years ago.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area shows a notably higher proportion of mortgage holders (33.3% vs 27.0% nationally), reflecting its appeal to younger families and working-age buyers. The skilled trades workforce is overrepresented at 13.0% compared to the national 10.5%, while the caring professions (12.5%) are similarly above-average, suggesting a community with practical skills and strong service employment. The professional and managerial workforce is somewhat underrepresented relative to national norms, and the 16–24 age group is slightly below average, hinting at limited student or early-career populations.