At a Glance
Average Property Price - BS35
£370,505
61
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BS
£1,592
84
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BS35
£46,181
79
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BS
5.7%
58
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BS35
2.8%
22
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BS
5.4%
96
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in BS35 stands at £371,000, placing it slightly above the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.8% annually, which is notably slower than the national average, reflecting a relatively modest pace of capital appreciation in the district. Transaction volumes have declined noticeably, with 292 sales recorded in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 414—a marked drop from the longer-term trend.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader BS postcode area are £1,592, placing them among the most expensive nationally. Rental growth has been exceptionally strong, rising 5.4% annually over a decade—well above the national pace. The flat yield currently stands at 5.7%, up from a 10-year average of 4.8%, indicating an improving rental return for investors in recent months.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household income in BS35 averages £46,181, placing it well above the national median. The price-to-income ratio currently sits at 8.9x, having worsened from 8.3x in 2016, signalling reduced purchasing power despite strong incomes. Rental affordability has also tightened considerably: the rent-to-income ratio now stands at 41.1%, up from 34.8% in 2016, reflecting stronger rental growth outpacing wage gains.
Resident Demographic Profile
The age profile is notably older than average, with those aged 65 and over representing 24.2% of the population—significantly above the national figure of 19.6%. Conversely, the 16–24 age group is underrepresented at 8.3% versus the national 11.0%. Housing tenure is heavily skewed towards outright ownership at 44.7%, well above the national 33.7%, with correspondingly lower levels of private renting and social housing. Professionally qualified workers are overrepresented at 24% compared to a national 20.5%, whilst elementary and caring occupations are less common than the national average.