At a Glance
Average Property Price - BS21
£401,719
67
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BS
£1,592
84
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BS21
£41,248
63
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BS
5.7%
58
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BS21
4.9%
88
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BS
5.4%
96
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in BS21 is £402,000, placing it among the more expensive districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.9% annually—a rate significantly faster than the national average, reflecting sustained demand in the area. Transaction activity in the latest year stood at 352 sales, slightly below the 10-year average of 417, suggesting a modest softening in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader BS postcode area are £1,592—well above the national average and among the highest in the country. Rental growth over the past decade has been particularly strong at 5.4% per year, outpacing national trends considerably. The flat yield currently stands at 5.7%, a marked improvement on the 10-year average of 4.8%, indicating that rental income is becoming increasingly attractive relative to capital values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income in BS21 is £41,248, slightly above the national midpoint. However, affordability has tightened: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 8.9x in 2016 to 10.1x today, making owner-occupation notably more stretched. Rental affordability has also declined, with the rent-to-income ratio climbing from 34.8% in 2016 to 41.1%, placing significant pressure on renters' budgets.
Resident Demographic Profile
BS21 has an notably older population profile, with 26% aged 65 and over—well above the national average of 19.6%—and a below-average proportion of young adults aged 16–24 (7.6% vs 11.0% nationally). Homeownership is strong, with 40.9% of properties owned outright, significantly higher than the national figure of 33.7%. The employment mix is broadly balanced with a slight lean towards professional and technical roles; notably, the elementary worker category is below average at 8.1% compared to 10.2% nationally.