At a Glance
Average Property Price - BS39
£389,734
65
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BS
£1,592
84
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BS39
£43,695
72
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BS
5.7%
58
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BS39
3.4%
43
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BS
5.4%
96
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £390,000 sits among the most expensive nationally, placing it in the upper third of UK markets. Annualised growth over the past decade has been 3.4%, slightly below the national average, suggesting a steady but modest appreciation trajectory. Transaction activity has softened recently, with 201 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 244 annually, indicating a tightening in the current market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rental costs in the broader BS area average £1,592 monthly, placing them among the most expensive nationally. Rent growth over the past decade has been particularly strong at 5.4% annually—among the fastest growth rates nationally. The flat yield currently stands at 5.7%, a meaningful increase from its 10-year average of 4.8%, reflecting the combination of strong rental growth and more affordable purchase prices relative to recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household net income of £44,000 is above the national average, placing the area in the upper income bracket nationally. Affordability for purchase has deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 7.7x in 2016 to 8.9x today, meaning property prices have outpaced income growth substantially. Rental affordability has also worsened, with rent consuming 41% of income compared to 35% in 2016, indicating increased pressure on renters.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older than the national average, with 22% aged 65 and over against the national figure of 19.6%, and only 8.5% aged 16–24 versus 11% nationally. Housing is dominated by owner-occupiers: 41% own outright and 36% own with a mortgage, well above national averages, while private rental and social rented tenure are both significantly underrepresented. The employment mix is weighted towards managers and skilled trades, with managers comprising 15% of the workforce compared to 13% nationally, while elementary roles are less common at 8.4% against 10% nationally.