At a Glance
Average Property Price - BN18
£453,588
75
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BN
£1,444
77
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BN18
£41,607
64
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BN
5.1%
23
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BN18
2.6%
18
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BN
3.8%
48
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in BN18 is £454,000, placing it among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.6% annually — notably slower than the UK average, reflecting a period of modest appreciation relative to faster-growing markets elsewhere. Transaction volumes have eased recently, with 233 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 294, suggesting a softening in market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader BN postcode area stand at £1,444, well above the national median. Rents have grown at 3.8% per annum over the past decade, broadly in line with the national trend. The current flat yield of 5.1% is notably higher than its 10-year average of 4.3%, indicating improved returns for buy-to-let investors in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in BN18 is £41,607, slightly above the national median. The price-to-income ratio has deteriorated from 10.0x in 2016 to 11.0x today, reflecting slower wage growth relative to property appreciation. Rental affordability has similarly worsened: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 35.6% to 37.9%, putting modest additional pressure on renters' budgets.
Resident Demographic Profile
BN18 skews significantly older than the national average, with nearly 29% aged 65 and over (against a national 19.6%) and only 7.8% aged 16–24 (against 11.0%). The population is also substantially more likely to own their home outright — 44.7% versus 33.7% nationally — reflecting its appeal as a retirement destination. The professional and managerial workforce is notably strong, together accounting for 35% of employment, well above the combined national average of 33.9%.