At a Glance
Average Property Price - BS14
£309,327
45
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BS
£1,592
84
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BS14
£37,980
49
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BS
5.7%
58
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BS14
4.1%
70
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BS
5.4%
96
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in BS14 is £309,000, which sits close to the national midpoint. Annual price growth over the past decade has averaged 4.1%, placing it in the faster half of growth nationally. Transaction activity has slowed: 316 sales were recorded in the latest full year, compared to a 10-year average of 427 per year, suggesting a modest cooling in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader BS postcode area stands at £1,592, which is among the most expensive nationally. Rent growth over the past decade has averaged 5.4% annually, significantly outpacing the national rate and placing it among the strongest performers nationally. The flat yield has risen to 5.7% from a 10-year average of 4.8%, reflecting improved returns for landlords in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household income in BS14 averages £37,980, near the national median. Purchase affordability has deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio has risen to 8.5x from 7.5x in 2016, indicating homes now require longer to afford relative to earnings. Rental affordability has similarly weakened, with rent consuming 41.1% of household income compared to 34.8% in 2016, a notable strain on renters' finances.
Resident Demographic Profile
The age profile is older than average, with 21.1% aged 65 and above compared to the national figure of 19.6%, while the 16–24 age group is notably underrepresented at 9.3%. Housing tenure shows stronger outright ownership (36.9% versus 33.7% nationally) and a notably higher proportion of mortgaged homes (32.7% versus 27.0%), but private rental is considerably lower at 11.8%. The employment mix is distinctive: trades and technical roles are well represented (14.8% and 11.5% respectively), while professional occupations are below average at 14.2%.