At a Glance
Average Property Price - BS41
£584,825
89
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BS
£1,592
84
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BS41
£49,460
87
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BS
5.7%
58
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BS41
4.9%
87
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BS
5.4%
96
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price of £585,000 places BS41 among the most expensive districts nationally. Ten-year annualised growth of 4.9% is notably faster than the typical UK market, reflecting sustained demand in this desirable area. Transaction activity has moderated in recent years, with 60 sales in the latest full year compared to a ten-year average of 92, broadly reflecting the tightening of the broader residential market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the BS postcode area stand at £1,592, placing them among the most expensive nationally. Rental growth of 5.4% annually over the past decade has significantly outpaced national trends, driven by sustained demand for quality accommodation in the region. The flat yield of 5.7% currently exceeds its ten-year average of 4.8%, indicating an improving return profile for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household income in BS41 averages £49,460, well above the national typical level. The price-to-income ratio of 11.7x has deteriorated since 2016 (9.9x), reflecting property price growth that has outpaced income gains and making owner-occupation moderately less affordable in cash-flow terms. Rental affordability has also worsened, with rent-to-income ratio rising from 34.8% in 2016 to 41.1% today, signalling tighter rental budgets for tenants.
Resident Demographic Profile
BS41 has a notably mature population: those aged 65 and over represent 22.6% compared to the national average of 19.6%, while young adults aged 16–24 are substantially underrepresented at 7.2% versus 11.0% nationally. Housing tenure is heavily skewed towards ownership, with 43.3% owning outright and 38.4% with mortgages—combined well above the national 60.7%—while private rental represents just 11.3% versus the national 21.7%. The employment profile is distinctly professional, with 28.7% in professional roles and 20.4% in managerial positions, both significantly above national norms of 20.5% and 13.4% respectively.