At a Glance
Average Property Price - BH22
£434,559
73
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BH
£1,284
69
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BH22
£37,158
45
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BH
4.9%
19
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BH22
3.4%
45
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BH
4.2%
71
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in BH22 is £435,000, placing it among the more expensive areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.4% annually, a rate broadly in line with the national average. Transaction volumes have eased slightly, with 517 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 546, reflecting modest softening in market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader BH postcode area stand at £1,284, above the national midpoint. Rental growth over the past decade has outpaced the national trend at 4.2% annually. The flat yield has strengthened materially to 4.9%, up from a 10-year average of 3.9%, signalling an improving return for landlords.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in BH22 is £37,158, slightly below the national average. The price-to-income ratio has widened to 12.1x from 11.0x in 2016, indicating that property has become less affordable relative to local earnings over this period. Rental affordability has remained largely flat, with the rent-to-income ratio holding steady at 33.5% compared to 33.2% six years ago.
Resident Demographic Profile
BH22 has a distinctly older population profile, with nearly four in ten residents aged 65 and over—more than double the national average. Correspondingly, those under 25 are significantly underrepresented. Housing tenure is heavily weighted towards outright ownership at 56%, well above the national figure, while private renting at 11% is notably lower than the national average. The employment mix skews towards managers and professionals, with caring roles also slightly above average.