Bilston – What to look for in houses for sale?

Bilston 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 Midlothian.
Before looking for a house for sale in the city of Bilston 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 Bilston.

Asking price in Bilston for a house for sale

Average price of houses for sale in Bilston

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)	£304,282
Average asking price (4 bed)	no relevant data for this city
Average asking price (5 bed)	no relevant data for this city

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 Bilston has a lack of supply of housing in certain categories.

Before a house gets sold, the figure it sells for always starts off as an asking price. This average asking price for the houses for sale in Bilston determines the eventual sale price of the house so it isn’t the most important figure but is still important to take note of. This figure is currently £323,544.

Below, there is a table showing the asking price of the different sizes of houses based on the number of bedrooms of the houses in Bilston.

How are rental yields of the houses for sale different to the rest of the UK in Bilston?

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 Bilston this statistic is what you were looking for.

Data should also be compared to the broader region of the UK (Scotland) alongside Midlothian 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 Bilston.

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)
Bilston	no relevant data for this city	no relevant data for this city	no relevant data for this city	7.0%
Midlothian	4.89%	£1,194	140.00%	46.89%
Scotland	5.48%	£871	125.36%	59.40%

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 Bilston.

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 (3) will be useful.

In Bilston, how has the number of houses changed?

Growth in the area can be a good signal of a booming house market. However, too much growth could also have negative consequences on the capital appreciation of a house as time goes on.

Take a look at the table below for Bilston that shows the growth in recent years.

	1 year	3 years	5 years
Bilston growth rate	-6%	-20%	no relevant data for this city

High growth rates can signal an appreciating housing market, nonetheless, if there are too many houses being built, this could reduce demand for housing as the supply of houses for sale starts to catch up with the demand. Leading to stagnation or a decline in house pricing so understanding the growth in Bilston is important.

What are the people like in Bilston?

What is the population of Bilston?

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 Bilston is 2,880.

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 Bilston.

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

In the last five years, over time, the change in population size was 7%. 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 Bilston 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 (7%) 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.

Bilston population difference over 10 years?

The population has adjusted in the area of Bilston by 13% 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 Bilston.

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.

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

The number of people as a percentage who have been through university and gained a degree is no relevant data for this city. The ability to buy a home is greatly influenced by the number of people who have degrees. no relevant data for this city is the amount people in Bilston are earning.

As you can tell, this figure along with the number of people who have degrees roughly correlate. For reference, the percentage of people who have degrees in the UK is 22.6% and the average household income is.

As a general rule, the bigger the difference between this 22.6% figure and the percentage of people with a degree in Bilston, the bigger the difference in the ability to earn and hence buy a house. A higher number of degrees will increase the potential for people to earn and hence the buying power of the population. This will also push up the price of houses in the area.

Nonetheless, making accurate estimates for the appreciation of homes must be done with other pieces of data in mind such as the rental yields or perhaps the crime rate of the area to name some examples.

How much do people in Bilston earn?

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 Bilston, the average income is no relevant data for this city. 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 no relevant data for this city to decide on what the demographics are like in the area.

Bilston in the county of Midlothian 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 Bilston is located in; Scotland.

Below, these demographics are talked about in headings that explain how the city has grown, what the education levels are like in Bilston, 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.

In Bilston, what are the deprivation levels like?

The deprivation levels of the UK can vary quite a bit. High deprivation levels signal a particular area has people who are struggling to make ends meet and pay for basic living expenses. For Bilston, in particular, the deprivation levels are no relevant data for this city.

This figure can be contrasted with the deprivation levels of the UK of 33% to see if the levels are below or above average.

What is the city of Bilston’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 Bilston in grades A or B which are the highest skilled roles in the country is no relevant data for this city. Realistically, you can expect workers in this category to earn a higher salary too.

For comparison, no relevant data for this city 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 no relevant data for this city.

Do the people of Bilston get to enjoy 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 Bilston, 27.8 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 Bilston.

In Bilston, what is the crime rate?

For every one thousand people living in Bilston, no relevant data for this city 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 no relevant data for this city 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.

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

In Bilston, the average sale price of a house for sale is in fact £244,245. This is dependent on the 10 year population growth of Bilston being 13%. Growing populations are more likely to inflate the prices of houses for sale in the city of Bilston.

Housing category	Total final sale price
Aerage sold price (detached)	£428,990
Aerage sold price (semi-detached)	£237,594
Aerage sold price (terraced)	£188,674
Aerage sold price (flat)	£123,042

The list below is able to inform you of what these prices are. Giving you an accurate estimate of whether a landlord is likely to accept your offer based on the prices of the houses for sale in Bilston.

Housing category	Sale price per square foot
Aerage sold price/sqft	£2,350
Aerage sold price/sqft (new build)	£2,140
Aerage sold price/sqft (old stock)	£2,420

Evidently, certain types of houses for sale will have different types of demand and this will be reflected on the final price.

On average, the cost of a house for sale per square foot works out to be £2,350. This means if you are just looking out the houses sold in Bilston in general and didn’t take into consideration the type of build. For example, a new build.

Get professional help on the houses for sale in Bilston

Other cities you can consider looking for with houses for sale

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

• Tannochside in Scotland
• Greenholm in Scotland
• Dalry in Scotland
• Culroy in Scotland
• Blackwaterfoot in Scotland

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.

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

Choose the right house for sale that suits your needs

When browsing houses for sale in Bilston 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.