At a Glance
Average Property Price - BN7
£545,197
85
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BN
£1,444
77
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BN7
£45,597
77
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BN
5.1%
23
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BN7
3.0%
28
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BN
3.8%
48
National percentile
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.