At a Glance
Average Property Price - BH24
£518,051
82
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BH
£1,284
69
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BH24
£42,981
69
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BH
4.9%
19
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BH24
2.6%
18
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BH
4.2%
71
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £518,000 places BH24 among the most expensive nationally. However, 10-year annualised growth of 2.6% is significantly below the national pace, reflecting a relatively subdued market. Transaction volume has softened recently, with 301 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 391 annually.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £1,284 sits above the national midpoint, reflecting the area's relative affluence. Rental growth of 4.2% annually over the past decade has outpaced the national trend, supporting income potential. Flat yield has recovered to 4.9%, notably above its 10-year average of 3.9%, signalling improving returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household income of £43,000 is above the national average, placing the area in the upper half nationally. Purchase affordability has deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 11.8x in 2016 to 13.1x today, indicating homes have become considerably less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has remained broadly flat, with rent consuming 33.5% of gross household income compared to 33.2% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
BH24 has a distinctly older demographic: nearly 30% are aged 65 and over—well above the national average of 19.6%—while those aged 25–34 and 16–24 are notably underrepresented. Housing tenure reflects strong owner-occupation, with 48% owning outright (14 percentage points above the national average) and only 13.9% in private rental. The employment mix skews towards managers (18.8%) and professionals (21.6%), both well above national norms, with fewer workers in elementary roles.