At a Glance
Average Property Price - BS4
£346,079
55
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BS
£1,592
84
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BS4
£39,332
55
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BS
5.7%
58
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BS4
5.0%
89
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BS
5.4%
96
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in BS4 is £346,000, close to the national midpoint. However, the district has experienced strong price growth over the past decade, with annualised gains of 5.0% — among the fastest nationally. Transaction activity has softened recently, with 588 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 751, suggesting a modest slowdown in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rental costs in the broader BS area are notably high, at £1,592 per month, placing them among the most expensive nationally. Rents have also grown rapidly over the past decade at 5.4% annually — among the fastest growth rates in the country. Flat yields have risen to 5.7%, up from a 10-year average of 4.8%, reflecting improved returns for landlords as rents have outpaced capital growth.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in BS4 is £39,332, broadly in line with the national median. Purchase affordability has deteriorated slightly, with the price-to-income ratio rising from 8.3x in 2016 to 8.5x today. Rental affordability has weakened more noticeably, as the rent-to-income ratio has climbed from 34.8% to 41.1% over the same period, indicating that tenants now spend a significantly larger share of income on housing.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably towards working-age adults, with a much larger 25–34 cohort (19.3% versus 13.4% nationally) and 35–49 age group (23% versus 18.7% nationally). The 50–64 age bracket is substantially underrepresented at 16.5% against the national average of 19.8%. Owner-occupation with a mortgage is above average at 34.3%, while outright ownership is below average at 25.1%. Professionally employed residents are overrepresented at 23.9%, and the technical workforce is notably strong at 15.1%, reflecting the area's appeal to graduates and skilled workers.