What is it like buying a house in Bildershaw?

Bildershaw might be an interesting area to invest in when looking for a house for sale in the UK as it is a unique area in the county of Durham.
Before looking for a house for sale in the city of Bildershaw we strongly suggest landlords and real estate investors to research in detail and consider all involved factors. Indeed, house prices can change quite a bit depending on the square foot of the property, the number of rooms, the economic climate, the location of the house and more.

In this data heavy article the reader will be able to find out more on the topic and see the specific data to consider when evaluating different houses for sale in Bildershaw.

What are the demographics like in the city of Bildershaw?

How much are those living in Bildershaw earning?

While not always the case, the amount people earn can be associated with better schools in the area and perhaps a nicer environment to live in.

£33,800 is the average household income of the area. And the higher this figure is the more likely it is that there is a higher percentage of people with a social grade score in the A or B categories which is 13% for Bildershaw.

In Bildershaw, what is the crime rate?

In Bildershaw, for every 1000 people, there is currently a crime rate of 166. 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 (166 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.

Are the people of Bildershaw 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 32% for Bildershaw should give you a nice idea of the deprivation in the area.

What’s a social grade score and how does it relate to Bildershaw?

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 Bildershaw in grades A or B which are the highest skilled roles in the country is 13%. Realistically, you can expect workers in this category to earn a higher salary too.

For comparison, £33,800 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 13%.

What is the population of Bildershaw?

In total, the number of people in Bildershaw is 37,237. This figure can be used to estimate the appreciation of the houses but it is also important you look at the population growth figure in order to make this more accurate.

Whether a large population benefits you as a landlord is dependent on what you want from a home. A large population is great if you have children who prefer the bustle of crowds in cities but there are also those who purposely want to buy somewhere rural.

You may also be able to find a balance of both where there are shops, restaurants and entertainment and also rural areas all within a short distance which may be the case ni Bildershaw, depending on where exactly you are.

How has Bildershaw changed in the past five years?

Five years provides enough time for a city to grow dramatically. It may be the case that the population grows or shrinks but the city of Bildershaw has changed by 3%. Read more here

It is also helpful to compare this data to a longer time period like 10 years like in the below subheading. If the population trend of growth or decline has been there for a longer period of time you’ll be able to tell if 3% is a recent change or not.
Click here to know more on the UK population trends.

In the last decade, what is the difference in population in Bildershaw?

4% has been the population growth change in the past 10 years.

Usually, this is more of a conservative figure compared to the five year change of a city.

Industrial changes can also be the reason for this shift but it could also be due to immigration or emigration. Bringing people in or out of the area.

The recent global pandemic has also shifted the number of people living in cities as people realise they can now work remotely. It may be that the people of a Bildershaw have seen a more desirable way of working, moving to make themselves more comfortable in their careers.

For example, the population of the South west of England has seen a massive increase in population because workers want to move there to benefit from the slightly better weather, lower house prices and also the rural area. Nonetheless, they can also benefit from travelling to the capital city of the UK, London.

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

In the below headings, the city of Bildershaw and its demographics will be compared to its wider location (North East). 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 Bildershaw. So, taking a good look at the data is essential to understand the area you are considering to buy in.

Is the education level of Bildershaw important when buying a house?

In Bildershaw, the proportion of people who have a degree is 19%. 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 Bildershaw is £33,800.

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 there sufficient green space in Bildershaw?

There are cities in the UK such as Edinburgh and Bristol that have a higher percentages of green space with Edinburgh being the most at 49%. The city of Bildershaw currently has 12.4 for every 1000 residents.

Green space helps the quality of people’s mental health as well as fight against diseases like obesity. As studies have shown that the proximity of people to green spaces in the UK has a positive impact on the physical health of people in the UK and Bildershaw in this case.

What’s the rental yield in general for the city of Bildershaw?

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 Bildershaw.

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 (Durham) as well as the broader region; North East.

	Average Yield	Average Asking rent	Turnover (rental)	Turnover (sale)
Bildershaw	4.7%	£467	113%	11.0%
Durham	4.93%	£607	132.62%	16.57%
North East	4.67%	£757	123.96%	19.25%

Also, you can compare other data to the table above such as the number of houses sold per month in Bildershaw which is 30 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 Bildershaw is to invest in. Both in terms of rental yield and capital appreciation.

What is the growth in the housing market of Bildershaw?

Before committing to Bildershaw 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
Bildershaw growth rate	-9%	6%	6%

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 Bildershaw is building housing to find your answer.

In Bildershaw, what do houses for sale tend to sell for?

There are a lot of factors that impact the final sale price a house for sale sells for in the UK and in Bildershaw. In Bildershaw, this sale price works out to be £105,955. As an example, a factor like population growth over the last 10 years which works out to be 4% in Bildershaw and impacts house prices of the houses for sale.

Housing category	Total final sale price
Average sold price (detached)	£185,465
Average sold price (semi-detached)	£117,467
Average sold price (terraced)	£62,660
Average sold price (flat)	£50,423

Above, the exact type of house is also shown to vary in price in a table in Bildershaw. 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	£1,080
Average sold price/sqft (new build)	£1,680
Average sold price/sqft (old stock)	£1,030

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 Bildershaw which is £1,080. 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.

What is the asking price on average of houses for sale in Bildershaw?

In the city of Bildershaw, what is the average asking price for the houses for sale?

Average asking price (1 bed)	no relevant data for this city
Average asking price (2 bed)	£78,823
Average asking price (3 bed)	£130,978
Average asking price (4 bed)	£225,492
Average asking price (5 bed)	£332,250

The above table is perfect for understanding the distribution of properties in the area as well as looking at this data alongside the average asking price per square foot of £0. Telling you what type of house is most in demand relative to the price of the area.

This could be due to more people looking at particular types of houses for sale over others or even due to the fact that Bildershaw has a lack of supply of housing in certain categories.

When investors make offers for houses for sale in Bildershaw, the average price asked by the homeowners works out to be £120,155.

In the table below, for all the different sizes of houses in the area, the average asking prices have been displayed. This tells you what kind of house is more or less expensive and sought after despite houses with fewer bedrooms being overall less expensive anyway.

Any house that looks like it is overpriced for the number of bedrooms it has in Bildershaw is typically not overpriced. It is just the case that that type of housing has a higher demand, therefore, people are willing to pay more.

Get professional help on the houses for sale in Bildershaw

Who should you talk to while going through the process of making an offer on a house for sale?
Several experts specialise in giving advice to property investors or to first time potential buyers.

Since the process of finding the right house for sale can take months, you have all the time to consult with the experts you might need.

Find here a list of those you should contact to get professional guidance and assistance when purchasing a house for sale:

• Lender – This practitioner can lend you money to finalise a house purchase
• Insurer – Insuring companies will provide you with the insurance policy you need to protect the house for sale you want to buy
• Legal representative – This professional is usually there to handle all the legal tasks associated with purchasing a home for sale.
• Surveyor – Carries out and independent valuation on the house for sale based on its conditions. It is very useful to understand the correct price before making an offer
• Mortgage specialist – Mortgage advisors works on commissions. They will get a cut from the bank and will guide you with offering the best deals given your financial situation
• Energy assessor – We strongly suggest you to invest in a professional assessment of the Energy Performance of the house for sale you want to purchase

House for sale in the same UK region

Below are a list of towns with a similar location to Bildershaw.
Reading these analysis will help you evaluate the different houses for sale currently listed in North East:

• Bomarsund in North East
• Helmsley in North East
• Cold-Hesledon in North East
• Marton in North East
• Darlington in North East

If you are interested in some other city or even region of the UK, please visit the following page houses for sale in the UK it contains all the data related to the houses for sale.

Choose the right house for sale that suits your needs

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 Bildershaw.

• 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.