At a Glance
Average Property Price - BN20
£398,828
68
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - BN
£1,445
77
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - BN20
£42,321
67
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BN
5.3%
20
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BN20
2.2%
23
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BN
3.6%
30
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — BN20
Top 5 streets in BN20 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Close | £1,800,000 |
| 2 | Royston Close | £1,465,000 |
| 3 | Warren Lane | £1,237,500 |
| 4 | Compton Drive | £1,180,667 |
| 5 | The Ridgeway | £1,103,750 |
Highest Monthly Sales — BN20
The highest-value transaction recorded in BN20 for each of the last 5 months.
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.