At a Glance
Average Property Price - BN7
£544,936
87
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 - BN7
£45,597
77
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BN
5.3%
20
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BN7
1.8%
16
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 — BN7
Top 5 streets in BN7 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rotten Row | £2,875,000 |
| 2 | Park Road | £1,687,500 |
| 3 | Riverdale | £1,450,000 |
| 4 | Plumpton Lane | £1,333,750 |
| 5 | Kingston Ridge | £1,318,750 |
Highest Monthly Sales — BN7
The highest-value transaction recorded in BN7 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
Properties in BN7 are among the most expensive nationally, with an average price of £545,000. The 10-year annualised price growth of 3.0% is below the national pace. Transaction volumes have declined moderately, with 246 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 293 annually.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £1,444 sits above the national midpoint. Rent growth over the past decade has been steady at 3.8% per year, broadly in line with national trends. The flat yield of 5.1% has risen from a 10-year average of 4.3%, indicating improving returns for investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £46,000 is notably above the national average. Purchase affordability has improved: the price-to-income ratio has fallen from 13.0x in 2016 to 12.5x today. Rental affordability has tightened slightly, with rent-to-income rising from 35.6% in 2016 to 37.9%, reflecting modest rent growth outpacing wage gains.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older: those aged 50–64 and 65+ together represent 46% of residents, well above the national combined average of around 39%. Young adults aged 16–24 and 25–34 are underrepresented at 8.6% and 9.6% respectively. Outright ownership is elevated at 38.8%, reflecting the older demographic. The workforce is heavily weighted towards professional roles (26.2%) and technical occupations (17.7%), significantly above national averages.