At a Glance
Average Property Price - BN5
£646,059
91
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BN
£1,444
77
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BN5
£44,408
74
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BN
5.1%
23
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BN5
4.1%
68
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BN
3.8%
48
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
At £646,000, BN5 is among the most expensive postcodes nationally, ranking in the top decile. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.1% annually—a pace broadly in line with the national average. Transaction activity has slowed noticeably: 88 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 123, suggesting a less active market than its historical norm.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents in the broader BN area average £1,444, placing them in the upper quartile nationally. Rental growth over ten years has been modest at 3.8% annually, slightly below the national pace. The flat yield stands at 5.1%, a meaningful improvement from the 10-year average of 4.3%, indicating better returns for landlords in the current market.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £44,408 sits above the national median, placing the area in the upper third nationally. Purchase affordability has weakened: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 12.0x in 2016 to 13.5x today, making property ownership more stretched relative to earnings. Rental affordability has similarly deteriorated, with rent consuming 37.9% of income compared to 35.6% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
BN5 has a markedly older population profile: those aged 65 and over account for 27.2% of residents, well above the national average of 19.6%, while young adults aged 16–24 are significantly underrepresented at 8.2% versus 11.0% nationally. Housing tenure is notably skewed towards outright ownership at 41.4%—substantially above the national 33.7%—while private rental is unusually low at 12.5% compared to 21.7% nationally. The employment mix tilts heavily towards managers (19.7% versus 13.4% nationally), reflecting a professional, established population.