At a Glance
Average Property Price - BS49
£405,549
68
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BS
£1,592
84
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BS49
£43,623
72
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BS
5.7%
58
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BS49
3.4%
42
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BS
5.4%
96
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in BS49 is £406,000, placing it among the more expensive areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.4% per year—below the national average rate of increase. Transaction activity has remained relatively stable, with 214 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 225 per annum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader BS postcode area stand at £1,592, significantly above the national typical level. Rental growth over the past decade has been strong at 5.4% per year, well above the national average. The flat yield has improved to 5.7% in the latest year from a 10-year average of 4.8%, signalling an improving rental return for investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in BS49 is £43,623, placing the area above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 8.9x has deteriorated slightly since 2016 (when it stood at 8.5x), indicating that properties have become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has worsened more noticeably: the rent-to-income ratio has risen to 41.1% from 34.8% in 2016, showing tenants now spend a materially higher share of income on rent.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older than average, with 23.9% aged 65 and over compared to the national average of 19.6%, and those aged 50–64 also overrepresented at 21.7%. Young adults aged 16–24 are notably underrepresented at 8.1% versus 11.0% nationally. Housing tenure reflects a more affluent, owner-occupied profile: 43% own their homes outright (well above the 33.7% national average), and combined owner-occupation reaches 78.3%. Private renting is sparse at 11.6%, significantly below the national 21.7%. The workforce is weighted towards professional and managerial roles (36.8% combined), with notably lower representation in elementary occupations (7.8% versus 10.2% nationally).