We help you find the right agent
At lofti we want to simplify your life and help you buy, sell or rent your property. We have assembled all the agent in Biggin to help you find the perfect agent for you
Biggin can be a tough place to find accurate information like any city in the UK. Read on to learn about which data to stay on top of when looking at house for sale in Biggin.
On top of this, keep reading for detailed information on the demographics of Biggin in Derbyshire. This is crucial in finding houses for sale in the UK, that are worth investing in for the long term too.
In Biggin, what are the rental yields?
What is the growth in the housing market of Biggin?
Before committing to Biggin 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 | |
---|---|---|---|
Biggin growth rate | -1% | 13% | 20% |
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 Biggin is building housing to find your answer.
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 Biggin this statistic is what you were looking for.
Data should also be compared to the broader region of the UK (North West) alongside Derbyshire 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 Biggin.
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) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Biggin | £0 | £810 | £1 | £0 |
Derbyshire | 3.76% | £771.81 | 125.53% | 20.69% |
North West | 0.04 | 807.60 | £1 | 20.19% |
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 Biggin.
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 (25) will be useful.
In general, what do houses for sale sell for in Biggin?
For the city of Biggin, the average price a house sells for is £218,436. This value usually depends on the exact location of the house within Biggin as well as other factors like the population growth which is 5% over a ten-year period.
Housing category | Total final sale price |
---|---|
Aerage sold price (detached) | £334,492 |
Aerage sold price (semi-detached) | £198,179 |
Aerage sold price (terraced) | £163,866 |
Aerage sold price (flat) | £123,720 |
The above table puts this figure into perspective as you can see the various average sale prices of a house for the specific type of house you’re most interested in. This comparison is important because the type of house you’re considering to buy may be more or less in demand based on variations in supply and demand in the city of Biggin.
Housing category | Sale price per square foot |
---|---|
Aerage sold price/sqft | £2,265 |
Aerage sold price/sqft (new build) | £2,465 |
Aerage sold price/sqft (old stock) | £2,145 |
Generalising the bottom table, the average value per square foot of a house for sale is £2,320. This value averages all of the types of houses for sale in Biggin. 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 Biggin.
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.
Asking price in Biggin for a house for sale
Average prices for the houses for sale in Biggin
Average asking price (1 bed) | £123,264 |
Average asking price (2 bed) | £211,173 |
Average asking price (3 bed) | £266,994 |
Average asking price (4 bed) | £381,281 |
Average asking price (5 bed) | £507,042 |
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 £1,295. 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 Biggin has a lack of supply of housing in certain categories.
On average, in Biggin, the asking price for a house for sale in the area is £284,975.
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 Biggin. 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.
What are the people like in Biggin?
Are the deprivation levels of the UK any different to Biggin?
The number of people who are deprived can have an impact on the perception of your house in the general marketplace. Additionally, if you are looking for a house to live in for the long term, you can start to picture what your neighbours and the people in your area live like financially.
If the proportion of deprivation of Biggin is £0 and in general for the UK this figure is somewhere around 33%, you can see if this figure is something you are happy with as you search for a house to buy.
Biggin within Derbyshire is notable for the type of people that live there. The statistics below show how this is the case.
As you read on, Biggin will be looked at by comparing it to the local region, as well as comparing it to the wider region too (North West). From what the population of the city is to how it’s growing as well as factors like the overall crime rate.
This data is impacted by the history of the area and what kind of industry there is around. All of which also impact house prices which is crucial for you to understand as you look at houses for sale in Biggin.
What’s the crime rate in Biggin?
For every one thousand people living in Biggin, 8850% commits crimes and are prosecuted. Coming to a conclusion as to whether all the other factors of your house purchase like the house price justify this figure when contrasting it with the UK average of 79.52 is something you should do as a homeowner.
It could be that the crime rate is higher than you expected but there it is worth the population growth, appreciation of the house and worth the relative price you are purchasing the house for.
Nonetheless, the crime rate of 8850% is not a statistic that should just be ignored as you could have to pay more for things like home insurance and install additional security on your house if the rate is particularly high.
Either way, burglaries are not something you would want to encounter in a house. Whether that be a house you are living in or a house you are renting out to tenants.
What salary does the community in Biggin take home?
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.
£41,850.00 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 22% for Biggin.
In the city of Biggin, 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 Biggin is 72134.
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 Biggin.
In Biggin, 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 Biggin 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.
Biggin population difference over 10 years?
The population has adjusted in the area of Biggin by 5% 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 Biggin.
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.
What is the education level like in Biggin?
In the city of Biggin, 25% people have a degree from a university. The higher this proportion is, in general, the more likely it is that the population is able to buy a house.
Interestingly, as people who have degrees go up, the average income of the area goes up too. You can see if there is a correlation, the average household income in the UK is price34,000 and the average income in Biggin is £41,850.00.
This should correspond with the average percentage of people in the UK who have degrees at 22.6%.
What’s a social grade score and how does it relate to Biggin?
Most of the time, the social grade score of a city is what it takes to determine what the economic levels are like as this score refers to what type of jobs the people of the area generally work as. So, from highly skilled, managerial roles, to the manual labour workers of the UK, how does Biggin compare?
At the highest end of the scale (A) jobs that are managerial administrative or professional are all lumped into this category. On the other hand, there is the lowest grade (E) where workers who are on benefits, state pensions or work casual jobs fall into.
In Biggin, the percentage of people who work in the two highest skilled categories of this scale (A and B) is 22%.
So you can compare this data, here is the estimated grouping of the social grades of the UK for the general population. Adding the two highest categories of A and B and comparing this percentage to the high social grade score which combines A and B should give you a good comparison.
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 the city of Biggin, how much green space remains for residents?
In the city of Biggin, there are 15 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 Biggin is when seeing if green space availability is sufficient. This green space could be parks, nature reserves, public gardens or playing fields.
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 Biggin, examine this short list of cities below from outside of the region of North West for some inspiration.
- ball in North West
- boscastle in North West
- college-town in North West
- blaengwrach in North West
- cliff-end in North West
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.
Professional advice for houses for sale in Biggin
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.
Finding the ideal house for sale 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 Biggin.
-
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.
0 Comments