At a Glance
Average Property Price - BS6
£529,445
85
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - BS
£1,595
84
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - BS6
£49,212
87
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BS
6.0%
58
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BS6
3.3%
58
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BS
5.1%
94
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — BS6
Top 5 streets in BS6 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Shrubbery | £1,495,000 |
| 2 | Grove Park | £1,295,000 |
| 3 | Elgin Park | £1,228,250 |
| 4 | Downs Park West | £1,211,018 |
| 5 | Bay Willow Drive | £1,190,000 |
Highest Monthly Sales — BS6
The highest-value transaction recorded in BS6 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
At £547,000, BS6 is among the most expensive postcodes nationally, ranking in the top 15%. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.1% annually—a solid pace, though slightly below the national average. Transaction activity has eased: 432 sales in the latest year, compared to a 10-year average of 503.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £1,592 sits well above the national median, placing it in the top 15% for rental costs. Rents have climbed 5.4% per year over a decade—among the fastest growth nationally. The flat yield now stands at 5.7%, meaningfully above its 10-year average of 4.8%, reflecting a recent improvement in rental returns.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household income averages £49,200, placing BS6 in the top 15% nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 11.6x has worsened since 2016 (then 10.5x), signalling tighter purchase affordability. Rental affordability has also deteriorated: the rent-to-income ratio is now 41%, up from 35% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
BS6 has a markedly younger profile than England overall, with 24% aged 16–24 (double the national average) and only 10% aged 65+ (well below the 20% national figure). The private rental share is strikingly high at 41%, compared to 22% nationally, while outright ownership (25%) and social rented housing (6%) are both notably lower. The workforce is heavily skewed toward professionals: 41% work in professional roles, nearly double the national average, while manual trades (4%) and plant/machine work (2%) are minimal.