At a Glance
Average Property Price - BS7
£474,130
78
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BS
£1,592
84
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BS7
£45,990
79
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BS
5.7%
58
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BS7
4.9%
88
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BS
5.4%
96
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
At £474,000, BS7 is among the most expensive postcodes nationally, ranking in the top quarter. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.9% annually—significantly faster than the UK average. However, recent transaction activity has slowed: 466 sales in the latest full year compare to a 10-year average of 569, suggesting a softening in buyer demand.
Rent & Yield Trends
The broader Bristol area rental market commands £1,592 per month on average—among the highest in the country. Rents have grown by 5.4% annually over a decade, substantially outpacing national growth. Flat yields have strengthened to 5.7%, up from a 10-year average of 4.8%, indicating improving returns for landlords despite rising capital values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income stands at £46,000, placing the area above the national median. The price-to-income ratio has risen to 9.6x from 9.2x in 2016, showing that property has become less affordable relative to local earning power. Rental affordability has also deteriorated: renters now spend 41% of household income on rent, up sharply from 35% in 2016, reflecting rapid rental growth outpacing wage rises.
Resident Demographic Profile
BS7 has a notably young demographic profile, with 18% aged 16–24 and 18% aged 25–34—well above national averages. The 50–64 age group is significantly underrepresented at 15% versus the national 20%, whilst those 65+ account for just 11% against 20% nationally. Housing tenure is heavily weighted toward private rental (29%) and mortgaged ownership (32%), whilst outright ownership is below average at 27%. The employment profile is distinctive: professionals dominate at 35% compared to the national 21%, and technical workers are overrepresented at 16%, whilst manual trades are notably scarce at 6%.