What is it like buying a house in Brightwell?

As a landlord, whenever you are looking at houses for sale in Suffolk, you could find varying prices throughout an area like Brightwell. In this article, this data will be simplified so you can find all of the data on one, convenient page.

So, from the rental yield of Brightwell to the success you may expect to get when submitting planning permission. Everything you need to know about house for sale in the UK and in Brightwell will be revealed. Keep reading.

In Brightwell, what are the demographics like?

How much are those living in Brightwell earning?

By and large, a higher household income in a population can have positive effects on the crime rate and the quality of space. This is due to the fact that higher earners tend to buy houses where there are better schools and more desirable amenities that impact the quality of life someone has.

In Brightwell, the average income is £50,100. Measuring this figure against the average household income for the UK of price34,000 should tell you if the city is higher or lower earning.

When buying a house, use this statistic with other factors when making a decision too like the crime rate or the social grade score of 27% to decide on what the demographics are like in the area.

What is the education level like in Brightwell?

In Brightwell, the proportion of people who have a degree is 28%. Generally speaking, as the number of people with degrees increases, the more people are able to afford houses to buy as a degree is a good indicator of a higher income. To put this into perspective, the average income of Brightwell is £50,100.

This figure for average household income usually goes up alongside the percentage of people who have degrees.

However, this is not a hard and fast rule, there are many factors influencing the buying power of a population and hence the appreciation of housing and the number of houses for sale in the area. This can include the rental yields of the area and other demographic statistics like crime rate.

Nonetheless, it cannot be argued that those with degrees tend to live in more affluent areas as 82% of people who achieve a first in degree level education are owners of the place they live.

Is the crime rate bad in the city of Brightwell?

In Brightwell, for every 1000 people, there is currently a crime rate of 59. This can be compared to the national average of 79.52 for every 1000 people.

Low crime rates are desirable for your safety as a homeowner. Even if you don’t tend to leave the house too often and tend to not mind living in a slightly more dangerous area. Things like burglaries are always a possibility which could harm your ability to pay for home insurance and also may force you to install additional security in your home that can cost you further.

Having said this, you can look at the crime rate on a deeper level to find out what the threats are exactly. It could be the case that a proportion of these crimes (59 for every 1000 people) come from things like anti-social behaviour rather than more serious crimes like violence and sexual offences.

If this is the case you may be more willing to look over a high crime rate within the areas you’re looking to buy a home.

How deprived is the population of Brightwell?

Deprivation levels refer to the ability of the population of the city to earn enough to keep their lifestyle going. Nationwide, it is thought that the number of people at this level or not being able to meet the costs of living is around 33%. In comparison, the deprivation level of Brightwell is 16%.

In the city of Brightwell, has the population grown or shrunk?

In the UK in general and specifically in the region in question, large population sizes can be good indications that there are a lot of people in the area looking for houses for sale which can drive up demand and therefore impact the cost. You should also check to see if the population is growing in the area too to show an increasing demand, this is even better. Currently, the total population of Brightwell is 3,207.

Sometimes, smaller populations can have higher buyer demand than large populations on the other hand. This is because the price of houses and hence the demand for houses is based on a variety of variables.

The most important variable is the location of the houses for sale in the city of Brightwell.

In Brightwell, how has the population changed over the last five years?

In the last five years, over time, the change in population size was 3%. Looking at this figure can inform you of the buyer demand for the houses for sale in the area. Read more here

This may mean that the city has now started to slow down in terms of population growth or it may mean the city is also building a lot of houses which would indicate the supply of houses for sale will be matching the demand.

Making predictions about the future growth of Brightwell is hence important in making a decision if capital appreciation of your real estate investment is something you’re after as a landlord.

Comparing this figure for the 5 year growth (3%) as well as the ten year growth in the subheading below should allow you to make some accurate forecasts on the growth rate. Click here to know more on the UK population trends.

Brightwell population difference over 10 years?

The population has adjusted in the area of Brightwell by 4% in the most recent decade. This change is even more useful when compared alongside the figure for the five year growth of the area too.

This will tell you if the population is changing at the moment or if change is more recent. Through this a landlord can accurately look at the fluctuations in population size of the area over time and therefore better understand the trend of the houses for sale in Brightwell.

To make an example, the town of Salford which is a part of Manchester has seen a 10% increase in population. house price has therefore followed.

In the city of Brightwell, is there a lot of green space?

Providing the right amount of green space for people in the UK is a difficult subject because there are clear benefits for human health but at the same time, it is hard to make sure all areas of the UK can get enough greenery. This is a result of land being already in use in cities where most people live.

In Brightwell, 112.8 is the amount of acres of outdoor space there is for every 1000 people. Charities such as ‘Fields in Trust’ recommend there to be at least 6 acres. This should allow you to conclude whether this green space is sufficient for you if you are interested in buying in Brightwell.

The city of Brightwell, situated in Suffolk, is a particularly impressive part of the UK because of the specific demographics of the location.

In the below headings, the city of Brightwell and its demographics will be compared to its wider location (East of England). This includes population size, growth and population education now and into the future.

These statistics are heavily influenced by socio-economic factors and as a result this also shapes the projected house price of the houses for sale in Brightwell. So, taking a good look at the data is essential to understand the area you are considering to buy in.

What is the city of Brightwell’s social grade score?

The social grade of a city is useful when searching for a house for sale because it tells you what kind of jobs people have in the area. For example, there could be a lot of skilled manual workers or there could be a lot of pensioners and people on benefits.

The scale goes from a social grade of an A who are high managerial, administrative or professional workers to an E where people in this category are on state pensions, casual workers or unemployed on state benefits.

The number of people in Brightwell in grades A or B which are the highest skilled roles in the country is 27%. Realistically, you can expect workers in this category to earn a higher salary too.

For comparison, £50,100 is the average household income of the area. You can see how this figure is congruent with the number of people in the top two categories of the social grade at 27%.

In general, what do houses for sale sell for in Brightwell?

There are a lot of factors that impact the final sale price a house for sale sells for in the UK and in Brightwell. In Brightwell, this sale price works out to be £393,366. As an example, a factor like population growth over the last 10 years which works out to be 4% in Brightwell and impacts house prices of the houses for sale.

Housing category	Total final sale price
Average sold price (detached)	£454,085
Average sold price (semi-detached)	£276,278
Average sold price (terraced)	no relevant data for this city
Average sold price (flat)	no relevant data for this city

Above, the exact type of house is also shown to vary in price in a table in Brightwell. You may think that the bigger the house is the more expensive, but actually, this table is more based on the demand for the properties in each category.

Housing category	Sale price per square foot
Average sold price/sqft	£3,090
Average sold price/sqft (new build)	£2,840
Average sold price/sqft (old stock)	£3,000

In addition, here is the price per square foot. By taking this data and doing an average, it is also possible to work out the average square foot of houses in Brightwell which is £3,090. From here you can get a sense of the price of the overall housing market and therefore, also find out the prices of the houses for sale.

Why you should consider the average rental yield when searching for houses for sale in Brightwell

Are there more or fewer houses being built in Brightwell?

Before committing to Brightwell 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
Brightwell growth rate	no relevant data for this city	no relevant data for this city	no relevant data for this city

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 Brightwell is building housing to find your answer.

The figure of rental yield is commonly looked at by investors who wish to increase their income by investing in areas where rental yields of the houses for sale are higher. Usually, the higher the rental yield, the more attractive a house for sale is for an investor.

Nonetheless, there are also instances where an investor will go with a house with lower yields in order to benefit from the appreciation of a house too which is why it’s vital to look in to all the details of Brightwell.

The data below shows the rental yield, rent turnover and the percentage of the money made on the sale of a house. The data is broken down into the county city is in (Suffolk) as well as the broader region; East of England.

	Average Yield	Average Asking rent	Turnover (rental)	Turnover (sale)
Brightwell	no relevant data for this city	no relevant data for this city	no relevant data for this city	11.0%
Suffolk	3.69%	£992	125.38%	14.64%
East of England	3.49%	£1,148	126.76%	16.58%

Also, you can compare other data to the table above such as the number of houses sold per month in Brightwell which is 2 and get a better understanding of the housing market.

This is great if you want to gauge if investors are actively looking for houses for sale in the area over other areas in the UK which may be an induction of how profitable Brightwell is to invest in. Both in terms of rental yield and capital appreciation.

On average, what is the figure for the asking price of a house for sale in Brightwell?

As you go ahead and make offers on a house for sale, it is sometimes best to know what other people are offering for the same type of house for sale so you know what to offer yourself to get a good deal. So you should know, the average asking price of Brightwell is £548,824.

Even though the asking price is not what the eventual price the house is sold at, making a note of the averages for the city of Brightwell is useful when negotiating and knowing what to expect for every type of house for sale.

Average price of houses for sale in Brightwell

Average asking price (1 bed)	no relevant data for this city
Average asking price (2 bed)	no relevant data for this city
Average asking price (3 bed)	no relevant data for this city
Average asking price (4 bed)	no relevant data for this city
Average asking price (5 bed)	no relevant data for this city

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 (£0) for houses for sale with this table to get a good idea as to whether Brightwell is the right area to buy a house in for you.

Advice from experts on properties for sale in Brightwell

Are you considering other cities with houses for sale?

See here below a list of cities in the same UK region of Brightwell which is East of England. You might want to consider these as alternatives for your next real estate investment:

• Henlow in East of England
• Alburgh in East of England
• Belton in East of England
• Corringham in East of England
• Bengeo in East of England

Or, visit our dedicated page on the houses for sale data for the whole of the UK – houses for sale in the UK.

A house for sale appropriate to your needs

When browsing houses for sale in Brightwell you should think about lots of different criteria:

• House for sale affordability – visit the dedicated page of the UK government to understand (see what you can afford)

• Location of the house for sale – the region and town you are considering to live in are crucial factors to consider before looking for houses for sale. In this article, we define lots of demographic factors that should help you make a decision.

• House for sale transport links – even if working from home is becoming more and more predominant, we suggest you check the transport links the house for sale has.

• Number of bedrooms in the house for sale – are you looking for houses for sale for the whole family or are you single? Always think about how many bedrooms you need and if that number might change in the future

• energy performance of the house for sale – What is the EPC of the house for sale? Today more than ever, is important that you check the EPC rating of the real estate assets available for sale on the market.

• Internet speed in the area of the house for sale – is important to remember that internet speed is a consequence of two factors: your plan and the infrastructure available in the area. Always check these parameters before looking for houses for sale

• Does the house for sale have parking – if yes, is it on-street or is the house for sale equipped with a garage?

• Houses for sale in conservation areas – always check the National Heritage list. If a house for sale is part of this list it means that it might be impossible for you to make changes to the property’s internal and external structure.

• Houses for sale Conditions – some properties, like new builds, need no repairs or works; other houses listed for sale may need some investment to restore them and some others may need a complete renovation. Someone looking for houses for sale should always think about how much time and money they are willing to invest to complete the needed repairs.

Choosing the perfect house for sale for you might be challenging in today’s market due to the abundance of available houses.
You may wonder who can guide you through the process of selecting a house that is for sale.
There are several experts that provide guidance and support to potential buyers and the procedure can be drawn out, particularly when dealing with houses for sale.

Here is a list of who to contact to get assistance when purchasing a house for sale:

• Banks – The ones that can lend you the money you need for the house for sale
• Insurance companies – Companies that give you access to various insurances specific to the house for sale you are considering to buy
• Solicitor – The individual or business responsible for handling the legal tasks required to purchase a home that is for sale.
• Civil engineer – Provides you with an appraisal of the house up for sale that you want to purchase.
• Mortgage advisor – Professional advisors that will guide you and propose the best mortgage deals according to your finances
• EPC specialist – Getting professional advice on the energy performance of the house for sale is crucial, especially nowadays.