At a Glance
Average Property Price - BH14
£548,026
85
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BH
£1,284
69
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BH14
£48,061
84
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BH
4.9%
19
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BH14
2.7%
20
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BH
4.2%
71
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average price of £548,000 places BH14 among the most expensive districts nationally. However, 10-year annualised growth of 2.7% has been considerably slower than the national pace, reflecting a more subdued market trajectory. Transaction activity has declined notably, with 358 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 559 annually.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £1,284 sits above the national median, reflecting the area's affluent character. Rental growth has been solid at 4.2% annually over the past decade, keeping pace with national trends. The flat yield has improved materially to 4.9%, up from a 10-year average of 3.9%, indicating strengthening rental returns despite the high capital values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £48,061 is well above the national average, placing the area among the most affluent. The price-to-income ratio of 12.0x has improved slightly since 2016 (12.3x), suggesting modestly better purchasing power despite price stability. Rental affordability has edged slightly worse, with rent now consuming 33.5% of income compared to 33.2% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older: nearly a quarter (23.9%) are aged 65 and over, against a national average of 19.6%, whilst young adults aged 16–24 are significantly underrepresented at 7.4%. Housing tenure shows strong owner-occupation, with 39.3% owning outright—well above the national figure of 33.7%—and social renting unusually low at 5.3%. The employment profile is heavily weighted towards professional and managerial roles, which together account for 44.6% of the workforce, compared to 33.9% nationally.