At a Glance
Average Property Price - BS34
£337,595
53
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BS
£1,592
84
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BS34
£14,413
1
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BS
5.7%
58
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BS34
3.8%
60
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BS
5.4%
96
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in BS34 is £338,000, placing it around the middle of the national market. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.8% annually, a pace slightly above the national average. Transaction volumes have eased recently, with 461 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 596—a sign of moderating market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rental costs in the broader BS postcode area stand at £1,592 per month, well above the national average and among the highest nationally. Rents have climbed at 5.4% annually over ten years, far outpacing the typical national trend. The flat yield currently sits at 5.7%, a noticeable uplift from the 10-year average of 4.8%, reflecting the rental strength of the market.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in BS34 is £14,413 annually, considerably below the national average and among the lowest nationally. The price-to-income ratio has risen sharply to 24.2x from just 7.2x in 2016, signalling a marked deterioration in purchase affordability over this period. Rental affordability has also tightened, with the rent-to-income ratio rising to 41.1% from 34.8% in 2016, placing growing pressure on local renters.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably towards younger and working-age groups: those aged 16–24 represent 15.6% (above the 11% national average) and 25–34-year-olds account for 15% (above the 13.4% average). The housing tenure profile shows higher owner-occupation at 65.5% combined (outright and mortgaged) compared to the 60.7% national figure, and lower social renting at 12.1% against 16.5% nationally. The employment mix is distinguished by a higher share of professionals at 21.7% and administrative roles at 12.1%, alongside elevated elementary work at 12.2%—suggesting a diverse workforce spanning both skilled and lower-skilled roles.