At a Glance
Average Property Price - BS16
£362,440
59
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BS
£1,592
84
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BS16
£37,724
47
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BS
5.7%
58
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BS16
4.4%
79
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BS
5.4%
96
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in BS16 is £362,000, positioned just above the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.4% annually—a pace among the fastest nationally, reflecting sustained demand in the area. Transaction activity has softened recently, with 1,043 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 1,475 annually.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader BS postcode area stands at £1,592, placing it among the most expensive nationally. Rental growth has been particularly strong at 5.4% annually over the past decade—among the fastest across the UK. The flat yield has risen to 5.7% in the latest year from a 10-year average of 4.8%, signalling improving returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household income in BS16 is close to the national average at £37,724. The price-to-income ratio of 9.4x has deteriorated since 2016 (when it stood at 7.7x), indicating that purchasing a home now requires substantially more relative to earnings. Rental affordability has also worsened: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 34.8% to 41.1%, reflecting faster rent growth than income growth.
Resident Demographic Profile
The age profile is notably skewed towards families and mid-career residents, with those aged 35–49 making up over one-fifth of the population—above the national average. Mortgage ownership is particularly strong at 34.2%, well above the national figure, reflecting the area's appeal to mortgage-holding households. The professional workforce is also notably concentrated, representing 23.1% of employment compared to 20.5% nationally, whilst social rented tenure is slightly below average at 14.6%.