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Sometimes, working out the prices of the houses for sale can be tricky business. This is why we created this article all about the price of houses for sale in Belton, Norfolk.
From the average asking price of houses for sale in Belton, to the growth of the population in the area, all will be talked about regarding the city of Belton. So you will get better clued up on the area, and make finding a house for sale in the UK easier.
Get professional help on the houses for sale in Belton
Considering all the above data and information provided, you may want know who can help you buy a house for sale.
Lots of professionals offer property investors and first-time buyers advice and assistance in dealing with the process of acquiring a house for sale.
Below, you can find a list of professionals that come in handy when looking for houses for sale:
- Lender – Is someone capable of lending you the money you need to complete the purchase of the house for sale
- Insurer – Insurance companies provide building insurances and other financial products you need to protect your real estate assets
- Conveyancer – This professional will take care of the legal work needed when looking for a house for sale
- Surveyor – Use this professional to assess the condition of the house for sale you are willing to buy, get an independent valuation and feel more comfortable when negotiating the final price
- Mortgage broker or adviser – Different buyers can access different mortgages to buy a house for sale. Let the mortgage broker suggest to you which one is the best given your financial situation
- Energy professional – Nowadays is more important than ever, to get professional advice on the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of the house for sale you are considering as your next investment
What are the demographics like in the city of Belton?
What is the education level like in Belton?
Interestingly, the percentage of people who have a degree in the city of Belton is 19%. Most of the time, the more people that have a degree, the higher the average household income and the more likely someone is to be able to afford to purchase a house. For example, the average income of the citizens in the area of Belton is £41,900.00.
Generally, areas with high numbers of people with a degree are also areas with more people likely to be home owners and therefore the value of houses and relative prices of the houses for sale are more likely to go up too.
Nonetheless, making predictions about the appreciation of a house also has to be considered alongside other factors like population growth and the rental yields of the area.
However, most of the time, being educated is a good indication of affluence with 82% of people graded a first in tertiary education going on to eventually own a house.
Is the city of Belton deprived?
Deprivation of a city is defined as the number of people who are considered to not be earning enough to sustain their lifestyle. The UK average of deprivation nationwide is 33% so comparing the figure of £0 for Belton should give you a nice idea of the deprivation in the area.
In the city of Belton, how much green space remains for residents?
In the city of Belton, there are 35 acres of green space per 1000 residents.
The charity, ‘Fields in Trusts’ recommends a minimum of 6 acres of green space per 1000 people so it is easy to see where Belton is when seeing if green space availability is sufficient. This green space could be parks, nature reserves, public gardens or playing fields.
How much are those living in Belton earning?
As earning potential goes up in a city, so does the quality of schools in the area, the general infrastructure and the social grade score (21%). All in all, the area becomes a more desirable place to live in.
This is why it is vital to pay attention to how much people are making annually in any city you plan on making a house purchase in. In Belton, this works out to be £41,900.00. This can be looked at alongside the average household income which is price34,000to estimate how affluent the area is.
What is the population of Belton?
Whenever there is a population change this can impact the demand for housing and hence the appreciation of properties too. The total population of Belton if 62965 and in the below heading how this population has changed will be broken down.
Like most data to do with houses, all data has to be considered holistically with multiple variables to determine if the population growth actually impacts the statistics that matter to you as a landlord in Belton such as rental yield or house appreciation.
How has the population size of Belton adjusted in the last 5 years?
In the previous five years there has been a change in the number of people of Belton by 2%. Analysing this figure is a great way to tell if there is new demand for housing or not as a decreasing figure reduces the number of people who want to buy houses. Read more here
To compare this figure over a greater period of time, you could look at the figure for the 1 year population too and compare them. This way you can see if the population has changed recently or if this 2% change has historically occurred before. Click here to know more on the UK population trends.
Over the last 10 years, how has the population size adjusted in Belton?
In the last decade, the population of Belton has been adjusted by 5%. This growth may be as a result of factors like new industries employing people or emigration and immigration balancing out to create this population change.
A precedent that shows population change in this way over decades is the region of Greater London. The capital city has grown by 27% in the past 20 years. Population growth has caused house prices to go up to price523,666 on average.
Belton in the county of Norfolk is notable for its specific demographics and has individual characteristics.
For localised cities and the bigger areas of the UK there are wide variations in the demographics that shape an area so the same is also true for the wider region Belton is located in; East of England.
Below, these demographics are talked about in headings that explain how the city has grown, what the education levels are like in Belton, what the social grade score of the city is like and if the green space matches the recommended levels people living in the UK should have.
Is the crime rate bad in the city of Belton?
For the city of Belton, crime rate is at 7800%. So for every 1000 people in the area, 7800% commit a crime which is prosecuted. Paying close attention to this figure of crime rate is not only important for the value of a house but also to calculate the maintenance cost of owning a house and how attractive an area can be for future buyers.
So, compare it to the nationwide average of 79.52 per 1000 people and consider if you are happy with this figure based on the price you’re paying for a house you’re interested in.
On top of this, houses that are in areas where there is a high crime rate tend to have to pay higher insurance rates, costing a homeowner in the long term.
Additionally, paying for further security on a house such as CCTV or potentially gates and fences that deter thieves may be necessary for an area with a high crime rate.
What is a social grade score and how does this relate to Belton?
In the city of Belton and throughout the UK, the social grade score is assessed by observing what type of jobs people have and then grouping this into a grading system.
In general, the people at the top of the scale (the A category) have the highest paid, most skilled jobs and this is just 4% of the general UK population. On the lower end of the scale, people who are on benefits, state pensions and also manual workers all are grouped into this category that represents the most unskilled.
When trying to determine if the area of Belton has an abundance of highly skilled workers, the top two categories are grouped together and given a percentage. This percentage is 21%.
Below, you can see how this compares to the National average as the average for the top two categories nationwide is 27% (Adding together the A and B categories)
| Social Score | Category | The proportion of the UK population (%) |
|---|---|---|
| A | Professional, managerial or administrative | 4 |
| B | Intermediate managerial or professional jobs | 23 |
| C1 | Supervisory, junior managerial or professional jobs | 29 |
| C2 | Skilled manual workers | 21 |
| D | Semi and unskilled manual workers | 15 |
| E | State pensioners, casual & lowest grade workers | 8 |
In general, for the city of Belton, what are the final purchase prices for the houses for sale?
For the city of Belton, the average price a house sells for is £239,342. This value usually depends on the exact location of the house within Belton as well as other factors like the population growth which is 5% over a ten-year period.
| Sale price per square foot |
|---|
| £2,190 |
| £1,180 |
| £2,075 |
Generalising the bottom table, the average value per square foot of a house for sale is £2,310. This value averages all of the types of houses for sale in Belton. So, if you’re not sure what type of house you want specifically, you can still get an idea of the real estate market of Belton.
Bear in mind that if you are a landlord looking to buy a property to rent, you will also run into other expenses like letting agent fees and the cost of listing your property for sale on Rightmove in your city.
houses for sale in other cities and regions in the UK
If you are looking for similar places to buy a house that are just like Belton, examine this short list of cities below from outside of the region of East of England for some inspiration.
- beddgelert in East of England
- barnton in East of England
- blackboys in East of England
- gayton in East of England
- aston-flamville in East of England
If none of these suit your interest, we suggest you visit our page with all of the relevant data concerning houses for sale in the UK, allowing you to buy the right property.
Or, consider buying a leasehold property instead which may be cheaper. However, you will also have to learn what will happen when a leasehold expires so you know how to deal with this side of the law.
A house for sale that is right for you
Criterias that have an impact on the actual price of a house for sale have been listed here below. Consider them all to find the perfect houses for sale in Belton.
- Affordability – check this article from the UK government to find out (see what house for sale you can afford)
- Location – if the house for sale is in the city centre rather than further out, this may be why it is more expensive than the market average.
- Transports near the house for sale – Being able to use public transports is a huge plus for a house, especially in big cities. This will have an impact on the price as well.
- Bedrooms – the more bedrooms there are in a house for sale, the more tenants a buy to let investors will be able to host, therefore, realistically the price will also increase.
- EPC of the house for sale – today more than ever, the energy performance of properties for sale on the market should be one of the first things you check.
- Wi-Fi speed – We recommend you check the internet plans available for the areas where you are considering to buy a house for sale
- Are you a motorist? – If yes, filter out your searches and compare prices of houses for sale with parking availability. Remember, a car parking space can cost as much as £400 per month
- Conditions of the house for sale – New builds and properties that were recently built usually need little to no repairs; instead, other houses for sale may require consistent or structural maintenance. These investments that can be both expensive and laborious to complete. Before making your offer for a house for sale you should always carefully assess this criteria.
Why you should consider the average rental yield when searching for houses for sale in Belton
You may have heard of rental yield as being important for investors who wish to make a sizable profit on their rental properties. If this sounds like you and you’re looking to invest in a house currently for sale and collect rental income in Belton this statistic is what you were looking for.
Data should also be compared to the broader region of the UK (East of England) alongside Norfolk then looked at with other statistics like the area’s rent and the turnover of sale of the houses in question. It could be that an investor prefers to make a profit on the sale of a house rather than the rental income and optimal properties for this investment varies throughout Belton.
This decision is made differently depending on the investor’s tolerance for risk, investing strategy, the location they’re investing in and their overall goal for buying a house currently listed for sale.
| Average Yield | Average Asking rent | Turnover (rental) | Turnover (sale) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belton | £0 | £816 | £1 | £0 |
| Norfolk | 3.75% | £974.67 | 117.20% | 16.23% |
| East of England | 0.03 | 1,148.32 | £1 | 16.58% |
As you observe table above, it could be valuable to contrast these figures with other pieces of data relevant to the process of buying like the crime rate or the appreciation of houses for sale in Belton.
As you can tell, the best conclusions are drawn when the buyer of a house for sale looks at all the data involved holistically and doesn’t make quick decisions based on one or two pieces of data. As an example, comparing the data with the number of property sold per month (7) will be useful.
What is the growth in the housing market of Belton?
Before committing to Belton to make a housing investment, an investor should always ask the question, what is the growth like in the area?
So take a look below at the growth patterns of the previous years displaying the percentage of new houses being built. This will help you understand how the number of houses for sale will evolve in the future.
| 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belton growth rate | -1% | 14% | 22% |
Whether housing growth actually changes the price of a house depends on if the city in question is outstripping demand with the supply of new housing. You’d have to do some more research on what rate Belton is building housing to find your answer.
In Belton, what is the asking price in general for a house for sale?
On average, in Belton, the asking price for a house for sale in the area is £317,997.
The below table puts this figure into perspective as you can see the various average sale prices of the different type of houses for sale in Belton. From a 1 bedroom house up to a 5 bedroom house.
As you can imagine, as the price goes up, the size of a room also goes up and in general, the larger a house is, the more you can expect the sale price to be as well.
Average price of houses for sale in Belton
| Average asking price (1 bed) | no relevant data for this city |
| Average asking price (2 bed) | £191,493 |
| Average asking price (3 bed) | £275,542 |
| Average asking price (4 bed) | £429,013 |
| Average asking price (5 bed) | £566,667 |
Based on this table, hopefully, you will be able to tell what type of house for sale is the most suitable for your budget. You can also consider the average asking price per square foot (£1,320) for houses for sale with this table to get a good idea as to whether Belton is the right area to buy a house in for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there opportunities for property renovation in Belton?
Amidst the urban landscape of Belton, an intriguing figure for determining if a property can be renovated is the success of planning permission. The monthly total of planning applications in the area is 7 and on the other hand, there is a planning success rate of 93%. It is also useful to take into consideration the population size of the area (62965).
What is the monthly count of property transactions in Belton?
In the city of Belton, there are 7 and in the total for the UK, there are around 1.1 million property sales.
What is the population change each year in a city like Belton?
When evaluating the population trajectory of Belton, explore the decade-spanning population shift of 5% and the five-year modification of population of 2%. By drawing comparisons, see if demographic changes in your chosen area is
What are the asking rates for houses for sale in the surrounding area of Belton?
Currently, the mean asking price of a house in Belton is £1,320, calculated using the average value per square foot
Is a house for sale in Belton an expensive choice?
Calculate if a property is on the pricier side by matching a listed house for sale against the mean selling prices. In Belton, this value is £239,342, compared to the UK’s average of £286,500.
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