At a Glance
Average Property Price - BH25
£437,957
73
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BH
£1,284
69
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BH25
£35,964
37
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BH
4.9%
19
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BH25
3.3%
39
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BH
4.2%
71
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in BH25 is £438,000, placing it among the more expensive areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.3% annually—a below-average rate compared with the rest of the UK. Transaction activity has softened in the latest year, with 388 sales against a 10-year average of 497, reflecting a modest decline in market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader BH postcode area stands at £1,284, in the upper two-thirds of the national range. Rental growth over the past decade has been strong at 4.2% per year, outpacing the national trend. The flat yield has improved significantly to 4.9%, well above its 10-year average of 3.9%, signalling a strengthening investment backdrop.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household net income in BH25 is £35,964, below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 13.2x has deteriorated since 2016 (when it stood at 10.1x), indicating that property has become less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has remained essentially flat, with rent consuming 33.5% of income compared with 33.2% a decade ago.
Resident Demographic Profile
BH25 has a distinctly older population: nearly 38% are aged 65 and over, more than double the national average, and those aged 50–64 account for a further 20.9%. Conversely, the area has significantly fewer young adults and children—the under-15 and 16–24 age groups are well below national norms. Outright homeownership is exceptionally high at 52.8%, reflecting the prevalence of retirees and long-term residents. The employment mix shows above-average concentrations in trades, caring professions, and skilled technical roles, with notably fewer professionals than the national average.