At a Glance
Average Property Price - BS30
£359,355
58
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BS
£1,592
84
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BS30
£42,205
67
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BS
5.7%
58
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BS30
3.2%
34
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BS
5.4%
96
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £359,000 sits close to the national midpoint. Price growth over the past decade has averaged 3.2% annually, below the national average, suggesting steadier appreciation than faster-growing areas. Transaction volumes have softened recently, with 370 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 429.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rents in the broader BS area are among the highest nationally at £1,592 per month, with growth of 5.4% annually over the past decade — significantly faster than the UK average. Rental yield has improved markedly, reaching 5.7% in the latest year from a 10-year average of 4.8%, reflecting strong rental demand.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £42,205 sits above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 8.2x has tightened only marginally since 2016, indicating affordability has barely improved despite modest price growth. Rental affordability has deteriorated noticeably, with the rent-to-income ratio rising from 34.8% in 2016 to 41.1% today, reflecting the steeper pace of rental growth.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older and more owner-occupied than average. Those aged 50–64 and 65+ together account for 43.6% of residents, well above the combined national average of 39.4%, while younger adults aged 16–24 are underrepresented at 8.9%. Owner-occupation is particularly strong — 41.5% own outright and 34.8% own with a mortgage — pushing total owner-occupied housing to 76.3%, significantly higher than the 60.7% national figure. Employment is broadly balanced, though there is a slight concentration in trade occupations at 12.9%.