At a Glance
Average Property Price - BR3
£576,973
89
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - BR
£1,693
87
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - BR3
£58,220
97
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BR
5.3%
22
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BR3
1.8%
15
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BR
3.3%
10
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — BR3
Top 5 streets in BR3 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kelsey Way | £1,776,250 |
| 2 | Manor Way | £1,714,000 |
| 3 | Limewood Close | £1,657,500 |
| 4 | Brunswick Terrace | £1,510,000 |
| 5 | Bailes Place | £1,490,000 |
Highest Monthly Sales — BR3
The highest-value transaction recorded in BR3 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £596,000 places BR3 among the most expensive nationally. However, annual price growth has averaged just 2.1% over the past decade—well below the national rate, reflecting a more mature market with limited appreciation. Transaction activity has softened, with 659 sales in the latest year against a 10-year average of 785, suggesting a moderately slower market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £1,670 is well above the national average, reflecting the area's affluent character. Rental growth has been measured at 3.4% annually over ten years—below the national pace. The flat yield currently stands at 5.1%, a meaningful improvement on the 10-year average of 4.4%, signalling better returns for investors despite the overall slowdown in capital growth.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes in BR3 are exceptionally strong, among the highest nationally at £58,220. The price-to-income ratio of 10.5x has improved from 11.1x in 2016, indicating that property has become more affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has similarly improved: the rent-to-income ratio has eased from 33.1% to 31.5%, reflecting wage growth that has outpaced rental increases.
Resident Demographic Profile
BR3 is notably family-orientated, with 35–49-year-olds representing nearly a quarter of the population—significantly above the national average. Young adults aged 16–24 are markedly underrepresented at just 7%. Housing tenure reflects affluence and stability: mortgage ownership stands at 34.5% (well above the national 27.0%), while social renting is low at 9.1%. The employment profile is skewed heavily toward professionals (29.5%) and managers (18.5%), nearly double the national rates, while trades and elementary occupations are notably scarce.