At a Glance
Average Property Price - BN3
£554,428
86
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BN
£1,444
77
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BN3
£43,825
72
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BN
5.1%
23
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BN3
3.8%
59
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BN
3.8%
48
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in BN3 is £554,000, placing it among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.8% per year—close to the national average. Transaction volumes have eased from the 10-year norm, with 1,069 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 1,406.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader BN area stands at £1,444, above the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has run at 3.8% annually, slightly below the national pace. The flat yield has strengthened to 5.1% in the latest year, up from a 10-year average of 4.3%, reflecting improving returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Net household income averages £43,825, above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 12.6x has deteriorated since 2016 (when it stood at 11.7x), signalling tightening purchase affordability. Rental affordability has also weakened: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 35.6% in 2016 to 37.9% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably towards working-age adults: those aged 35–49 represent nearly a quarter, well above the national share of 18.7%. The under-15 population is correspondingly sparse at 14.8%, below the national average of 17.5%. Private renting dominates, accounting for 41.3% of households—nearly double the national proportion—while outright ownership at 22.3% is substantially lower than the 33.7% national norm. The employment profile is heavily weighted towards professionals (28%) and technical roles (18%), both significantly above national averages, whilst trades and elementary work are underrepresented.