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Blair Drummond 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 Blair Drummond.
On top of this, keep reading for detailed information on the demographics of Blair Drummond in Stirlingshire. This is crucial in finding houses for sale in the UK, that are worth investing in for the long term too.
What are the asking prices for the houses for sale in the city of Blair Drummond?
When speaking about the city of Blair Drummond, £283,686 is the asking price for a house for sale.
We have compiled a table of data so you can know the asking prices of the specific size of home you’re most interested in. As you can imagine, a family looking to move out with children in Blair Drummond would be after a larger house than someone living alone.
The data is in fact very different compared to the number of rooms you’re interested in having in your home and the asking price also tends to go up in staggering amounts as you add rooms.
Average price of houses for sale in Blair Drummond
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) | £238,206 |
Average asking price (4 bed) | £386,400 |
Average asking price (5 bed) | no relevant data for this city |
The tables should give you a generic view of what the prices of the houses for sale are like. To close things off, the average asking price for the house for sale in the whole of Blair Drummond is £0. This should show you the general prices overall and for individual types of houses too.
House for sale in a different UK region
If you are looking for similar places to buy a house that are just like Blair Drummond, examine this short list of cities below from outside of the region of Scotland for some inspiration.
- purfleet in Scotland
- chelmsford in Scotland
- biggar in Scotland
- bedlington in Scotland
- ordsall in Scotland
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.
Finding the ideal house for sale for you
When browsing houses for sale in Blair Drummond you should think about lots of different criteria:
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House for sale affordability – visit the dedicated page of the UK government to understand (see what you can afford)
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Internet speed in the area of the house for sale – it 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. Especially if you are renting the property as this will impact your business costs. Whether that be in an excluded tenancy agreement or a more common, assured shorthold tenancy.
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Does the house for sale have parking – if yes, is it on-street or is the house for sale equipped with a garage?
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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.
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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.
What is the final sale price of a house in Blair Drummond?
In Blair Drummond, houses for sale are sold at an average of £233,595. In general, multiple factors impact this figure because lots of variables impact properties valuation. This can include the quality of the buildings in general, whether the population has grown, if there is demand for housing or if there is a low crime rate which would make the area more desirable.
In the table below, you can see for yourself how the average price of a house for sale looks based on the different sizes of housing in Blair Drummond. The exact amount of variation between the types of housing depends on the local demand for particular types of houses in the area.
Housing category | Total final sale price |
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Aerage sold price (detached) | £348,940 |
Aerage sold price (semi-detached) | £218,814 |
Aerage sold price (terraced) | £172,460 |
Aerage sold price (flat) | £159,791 |
As you can see above, for Blair Drummond, price varies based on the type of house that is being sold. If these prices shock you it could be due to population change in the last 10 years of 5% where lots of movement may inflate or deflate house prices.
Housing category | Sale price per square foot |
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Aerage sold price/sqft | £2,160 |
Aerage sold price/sqft (new build) | £1,960 |
Aerage sold price/sqft (old stock) | £2,130 |
Looking at the second table about Blair Drummond, you are able to tell which type of housing is most affordable to you as a buyer. However, for a general overview of what house price is, the average price per square foot for a house in Blair Drummond is £2,160.
Professional advice for houses for sale in Blair Drummond
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.
Always consider average rental yield when searching for houses for sale in Blair Drummond
Is the housing market in Blair Drummond growing?
Whenever you are thinking about looking for houses for sale in Blair Drummond, think about how the city is growing and how this may impact the overall growth of the area.
Comparing the growth at different time periods would be a great way to assess whether the growth has slowed down, remained the same or perhaps stagnated over the years.
1 year | 3 years | 5 years | |
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Blair Drummond growth rate | -11% | 15% | no relevant data for this city |
As the population of Blair Drummond grows, this may also push up the price of the houses for sale. More people would be looking to buy homes and permanently live in the area. This demand helps a home appreciate. However, this isn’t always true because some cities build a lot of houses too to match the supply.
Most of the time, high deprivation levels signal that people cannot afford to sustain their living expenses. In Blair Drummond, currently, no relevant data for this city people fall into this category.
Measuring this statistic against the nationwide average of 33% should give you a pretty good idea of where the city lies in the scale of poverty in the area and how much you can charge for rent in your ast (assured tenancy shorthold).
What are the people like in Blair Drummond?
Blair Drummond in the county of Stirlingshire 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 Blair Drummond 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 Blair Drummond, 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.
What’s a social grade score and how does it relate to Blair Drummond?
In the city of Blair Drummond 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 Blair Drummond has an abundance of highly skilled workers, the top two categories are grouped together and given a percentage. This percentage is no relevant data for this city.
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 (%) |
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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 |
What salary does the community in Blair Drummond take home?
You may be wondering what the amount people earn has to do with house price. Well, house prices generally go up as people earn more not just because they can afford more valuable properties but also because good areas generally attract more desirable infrastructure. For reference, the average household income is no relevant data for this city.
This may be better schools, doctors and areas with lower crime rates. This results in a snowball effect which polarises different areas further, increasing the demand for housing in richer areas by a greater amount. And increasing the proportion of people with high social grade scores. For Blair Drummond this figure is no relevant data for this city.
In Blair Drummond, how educated are people in general?
In the city of Blair Drummond, no relevant data for this city of people have degrees. In general, as the number of people who are highly educated goes up, the more likely they are to have the ability to buy houses as their annual household income goes up too.
So you can see for yourself, the average income for the people of Blair Drummond is no relevant data for this city. This generally goes up with the education level of the area. Additionally, looking at the difference between the proportion of people with degrees and the UK average for this statistic (22.6%) should give you an idea of the affluence and education of the city.
A higher education level can therefore tell you if the house prices are likely to be high as the higher income level often results in people buying a bigger, more valuable house.
Having said this, whale education level can be a good factor to go by, there are also things like the rental yields, the population growth and social grades scores that can impact the value of a house and whether it will go up in value as time goes on.
Are the deprivation levels of the UK any different to Blair Drummond?
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 Blair Drummond, 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.
Is there sufficient green space in Blair Drummond?
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 Blair Drummond, 15 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 Blair Drummond.
What’s crime like in Blair Drummond?
For the city of Blair Drummond, crime rate is at no relevant data for this city. So for every 1000 people in the area, no relevant data for this city 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 does the population of Blair Drummond look like?
In total, the number of people in Blair Drummond is 13790. 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 Blair Drummond, depending on where exactly you are.
How has Blair Drummond 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 Blair Drummond has changed by 1%. 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 1% 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 Blair Drummond?
5% 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 Blair Drummond 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to renovate a property in Blair Drummond?
Blair Drummond is likely to be a great place for revamping property if there is a lot of greenlit planning permission. The are no relevant data for this city each month, attaining a success rate of no relevant data for this city and a total population of 13790. You can find out if this is above or below similar areas in the UK by comparing it to a nearby place
On a monthly basis, how many property transactions take place in Blair Drummond?
Blair Drummond boasts a monthly total of no relevant data for this city property transactions, while the entire UK witnesses approximately 1.1 million property sales. You can visit our pages that give information on houses for sale based on Rightmove data from the same region using the link
In a city like Blair Drummond, what’s the yearly fluctuation in population?
Calculating the evolution of Blair Drummond’s population requires an examination of the population transformation over a decade, amounting to 5%, and the five-year adjustment at 1%. By contrasting these values, analyse recent changes in population to attain a thorough understanding of demographic trends and perhaps also look at house for sale data nearby
prices for houses on sale in the broader vicinity of Blair Drummond?
In Blair Drummond, the mean asking price per square foot for a house is currently £0, based on the average value per square foot
Does opting for a house for sale in Blair Drummond come with a hefty price tag?
To work out if you are looking at an expensive property, find a house for sale and compare it to the average prices sell for. In Blair Drummond this number is £233,595 and in the average for the UK is £286,500. Also, make sure you don’t miss a crucial step by following our tutorial when buying a house
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