At a Glance
Average Property Price - BH19
£393,802
66
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BH
£1,284
69
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BH19
£35,387
34
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BH
4.9%
19
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BH19
1.9%
8
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BH
4.2%
71
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in BH19 is £394,000, placing it in the upper-middle range nationally. Growth over the past decade has been modest, with prices rising at an annualised rate of 1.9% — among the slowest nationally. Transaction activity in the latest year was 173 sales, notably below the 10-year average of 236, suggesting a softer market than its historical norm.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader BH postcode area stands at £1,284, sitting above the national middle point. Rental growth over ten years has been brisk at 4.2% per annum, significantly outpacing national trends. The flat yield has improved markedly to 4.9%, up from a 10-year average of 3.9%, reflecting the tightening of price-to-rent dynamics in the district's favour.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in BH19 is £35,387, below the national average and among the lower quartiles nationally. The price-to-income ratio has deteriorated noticeably from 11.7x in 2016 to 14.3x today, indicating homes have become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has remained broadly stable, with rent consuming 33.5% of household income, virtually unchanged since 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
BH19 has a distinctly older population profile, with over a third aged 65 and above — nearly double the national average — and those aged 50–64 also well overrepresented. Conversely, young adults and children are significantly underrepresented, with under-15s at 12.4% and 16–24s at just 7%. Housing tenure skews heavily toward outright ownership at 51%, reflecting the retiree-heavy demographic, whilst the employment mix shows above-average representation in trades, caring professions, and management roles, alongside lower professional employment.