At a Glance
Average Property Price - BS15
£315,143
47
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BS
£1,592
84
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BS15
£39,894
58
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BS
5.7%
58
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BS15
4.6%
82
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BS
5.4%
96
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in BS15 is £315,000, slightly below the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.6% per year—among the fastest-growing areas nationally. Transaction activity has eased slightly, with 679 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 756.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the wider BS postcode area stands at £1,592, placing it among the most expensive rental markets nationally. Rents have climbed 5.4% annually over ten years, significantly faster than the national trend. The flat yield has risen to 5.7% from a 10-year average of 4.8%, reflecting strengthening rental returns for investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household income in BS15 averages £39,894, roughly in line with the national average. The price-to-income ratio has deteriorated to 7.7x from 6.8x in 2016, indicating housing has become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also tightened, with rent consuming 41.1% of household income compared to 34.8% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is slightly older than average, with a notably smaller share of 16–24 year-olds (9.1% versus 11% nationally). Housing tenure shows a notably higher proportion of owner-occupation: 34.7% own with a mortgage and 36.7% own outright, compared to national figures of 27% and 33.7% respectively. Social renting is below average at 11.9%. The employment profile is more skewed towards trades (13% versus 10.5% nationally) and caring roles (10% versus 9.2%), with proportionally fewer managers and professionals.