At a Glance
Average Property Price - BH7
£448,970
74
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BH
£1,284
69
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BH7
£39,943
58
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BH
4.9%
19
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BH7
4.3%
76
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BH
4.2%
71
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price of £449,000 places BH7 among the more expensive districts nationally. Ten-year annualised growth of 4.3% is also above the national average, indicating sustained appreciation over the longer term. Transaction volume in the latest year stood at 137, down from a ten-year average of 172, reflecting a moderation in activity compared to historical norms.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £1,284 sits above the national median, positioning the area as relatively attractive for lettings. Annualised rent growth of 4.2% over ten years is also above the national trend. Flat yield has improved noticeably, standing at 4.9% in the latest period against a ten-year average of 3.9%, suggesting better income returns for investors in recent times.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £40,000 sits close to the national midpoint. Affordability for owner-occupiers has tightened: the price-to-income ratio now stands at 10.0x, up from 8.8x in 2016, indicating property has become less accessible relative to earnings. Rental affordability has remained broadly stable, with rent-to-income remaining around one-third of household earnings.
Resident Demographic Profile
The district has a notably higher proportion of young adults aged 16–24 (16.3% versus a national average of 11.0%) and slightly elevated representation in the 35–49 age band (20.6% versus 18.7% nationally). Private rented housing is substantially overrepresented at 36.7% compared to the national average of 21.7%, whilst ownership outright is correspondingly lower at 28.2%. The workforce is skewed towards professionals (23.4% versus 20.5% nationally) and caring roles (11.2% versus 9.2%), reflecting a more service-oriented local economy.