At a Glance
Average Property Price - BS32
£396,511
66
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BS
£1,592
84
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BS32
£31,725
13
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BS
5.7%
58
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BS32
3.9%
63
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BS
5.4%
96
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £397,000 sits above the national midpoint, placing it among the more expensive areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.9% per year—a pace in line with the broader national trend. Transaction volumes have softened recently, with 284 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 340, reflecting a gradual slowdown in market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rents in the broader BS postcode area average £1,592 per month, among the highest nationally. Rental growth has been notably strong at 5.4% per year over the past decade—well above the typical national rate. The flat yield now stands at 5.7%, up from a 10-year average of 4.8%, indicating an improving return for landlords in this area.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £32,000 is markedly below the national average, placing the area in the lower third of the income distribution. This income-to-price imbalance has worsened significantly: the price-to-income ratio has doubled from 6.9x in 2016 to 12.2x today, making purchase increasingly demanding for local earners. Rental affordability has also deteriorated, with the rent-to-income ratio rising from 35% to 41%, leaving renters with less disposable income.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews towards working-age and young-family cohorts: 35–49-year-olds represent 22% (well above the 19% national average), while the 65+ population is notably smaller at 13% compared to 20% nationally. Housing tenure is dominated by mortgaged ownership at 37%—substantially higher than the 27% national average—reflecting a mortgage-heavy, aspiring homeowner base. Professional employment is strong at 25%, exceeding the national norm, though trades occupations are underrepresented at 9% against the 11% national benchmark.