At a Glance
Average Property Price - BL4
£187,935
9
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - BL
£903
33
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - BL4
£30,390
8
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BL
7.5%
99
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BL4
6.6%
99
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BL
5.1%
97
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — BL4
Top 5 streets in BL4 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandra Street | £427,381 |
| 2 | Albion Hall Place | £354,000 |
| 3 | Rawson Avenue | £350,000 |
| 4 | Waters Edge | £347,833 |
| 5 | Sandridge Close | £308,000 |
Highest Monthly Sales — BL4
The highest-value transaction recorded in BL4 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
Properties in BL4 are among the cheapest nationally, with an average price of £185,000. Despite this affordability, the area has seen exceptional growth over the past decade, with prices rising at an annualised rate of 6.9%—among the fastest in the country. Transaction activity has moderated, with 298 sales last year compared to a 10-year average of 379 annually.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £893 sits below the national mid-point. Rents have grown at 5.3% annually over ten years, placing the area among the strongest performers nationally. The flat yield of 6.7% is notably higher than its 10-year average of 5.7%, reflecting improving returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £30,390 is well below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x has deteriorated since 2016 (when it stood at 4.1x), indicating that property has become less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has also worsened, with rent-to-income rising from 23.9% in 2016 to 26.3% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably higher proportion of children under 15 (21.6% vs 17.5% nationally) and a correspondingly lower share of pensioners. Social rented housing is significantly above average at 25.2%, reflecting stronger reliance on the social housing sector. The employment mix is distinctive, with notably higher shares in trades (12.1%), elementary roles (13.6%), and caring professions (11.3%), offset by lower representation among professionals and managers.