At a Glance
Average Property Price - BN20
£422,592
71
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BN
£1,444
77
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BN20
£42,321
67
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BN
5.1%
23
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BN20
3.5%
48
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BN
3.8%
48
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £423,000 places BN20 among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.5% annually—a pace broadly in line with the national average. Transaction activity has slowed noticeably, with 272 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 398, suggesting a tightening market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents of £1,444 sit well above the national mid-point. Rental growth has averaged 3.8% per year over a decade, keeping pace with national trends. The flat yield has improved to 5.1%, outperforming its 10-year average of 4.3%, indicating strengthening investor returns in recent times.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes average £42,321, positioning the area above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 10.5x has stretched compared to 2016 (9.9x), reflecting property price growth outpacing wage rises. Rental affordability has also deteriorated: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 35.6% to 37.9%, leaving less disposable income for renters.
Resident Demographic Profile
BN20 is notably older than the national profile, with nearly a third of residents aged 65 or over—well above the 19.6% national average—and correspondingly fewer young adults and children. Outright ownership is unusually high at 48%, reflecting the retirement character of the area. The employment mix is skewed towards professionals (23%) and managers (15%), with very low representation in plant and machinery roles (4%), indicating a white-collar, affluent demographic.