At a Glance
Average Property Price - BH16
£350,090
57
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - BH
£1,295
69
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - BH16
£38,787
53
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BH
5.1%
13
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BH16
2.6%
34
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BH
4.2%
66
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — BH16
Top 5 streets in BH16 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loop Farm Road | £1,346,000 |
| 2 | New Road | £1,200,000 |
| 3 | Jennys Lane | £1,078,333 |
| 4 | Beach Road | £1,059,060 |
| 5 | Old Wareham Road | £831,667 |
Highest Monthly Sales — BH16
The highest-value transaction recorded in BH16 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in BH16 is £381,000, placing it slightly above the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at an annualised rate of 3.8%, in line with national trends. Transaction activity has softened, with 186 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 231, reflecting a decline from historical norms.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader BH area stand at £1,284, positioning the area above the national average. Over ten years, rents have grown at 4.2% annually, outpacing national growth. The flat yield currently stands at 4.9%, a meaningful improvement on the 10-year average of 3.9%, indicating strengthening rental returns.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income in BH16 is £38,787, broadly in line with the national average. The price-to-income ratio has risen to 9.8x from 8.6x in 2016, reflecting a material deterioration in purchase affordability over the past eight years. Rental affordability has remained stable, with the rent-to-income ratio holding at 33.5% compared to 33.2% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews markedly older, with over a quarter aged 65 and above—well above the national average of 19.6%—while the 16–24 age group at 8.4% is notably underrepresented. Housing tenure shows strong owner-occupation, with 40.5% owning outright against a national average of 33.7%, and private rental is proportionally lower at 17.3%. The employment profile is distinctive, with trades and caring professions notably overrepresented, while professional roles are less common than nationally.