At a Glance
Average Property Price - BH9
£353,852
57
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BH
£1,284
69
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BH9
£40,003
58
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BH
4.9%
19
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BH9
3.6%
49
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BH
4.2%
71
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in BH9 is £354,000, placing it slightly above the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.6% per year—close to the national average pace. Transaction activity has slowed relative to its 10-year norm, with 344 sales in the latest full year against an average of 425.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent stands at £1,284, notably above the national average. Rental growth has outpaced the nation over the past decade, expanding at 4.2% annually. The flat yield has strengthened to 4.9%, up from a 10-year average of 3.9%, reflecting improving returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £40,003, slightly above the national average. The price-to-income ratio has edged upward to 8.5x from 8.1x in 2016, signalling that affordability for buyers has tightened. Rental affordability has remained broadly stable, with rent consuming 33.5% of household income compared to 33.2% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a markedly higher proportion of young adults aged 16–24 (19% versus 11% nationally) and a notably younger demographic overall in the 35–49 age group. The private rented sector is exceptionally strong at 31%, well above the 22% national figure, while outright ownership is correspondingly lower at 28%. The caring professions are overrepresented at 11%, and sales roles account for 10% of employment—both notably above national norms.