At a Glance
Average Property Price - BS13
£304,443
43
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BS
£1,592
84
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BS13
£34,266
27
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BS
5.7%
58
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BS13
5.6%
95
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BS
5.4%
96
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in BS13 is £304,000, slightly below the national midpoint. Over the past decade, the area has experienced annualised price growth of 5.6%, placing it among the fastest-growing postcodes nationally. Transaction activity has slowed considerably: 274 sales were recorded in the latest full year, down from a 10-year average of 376 annually.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader BS area stand at £1,592, among the highest nationally. Rents have grown at 5.4% per year over the past decade, significantly outpacing the national average. The current flat yield of 5.7% represents a meaningful improvement on the 10-year average of 4.8%, reflecting stronger rental returns in the current market.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in BS13 is £34,266, notably below the national average. The price-to-income ratio has tightened slightly from 7.7x in 2016 to 7.9x today, indicating modest deterioration in purchase affordability. Rental affordability has worsened significantly: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 34.8% to 41.1% over the same period, placing rental costs at a demanding level for local households.
Resident Demographic Profile
BS13 has a notably young population: nearly 23% are under 15, well above the national average of 17.5%. Social renting is prevalent, accounting for 35% of households compared to the national average of 16.5%, while owner-occupation is correspondingly lower. The employment base is skewed towards trades and elementary occupations, which together represent 29% of workers, roughly double the combined national share, reflecting the area's working-class character.