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A guide on houses for sale in Rousdon

Sometimes, working out the prices of the houses for sale can be tricky business. This is why we created this article all about the price of houses for sale in Rousdon, Devon.

From the average asking price of houses for sale in Rousdon to the growth of the population in the area, all will be talked about regarding the city of Rousdon. So you will get better clued up on the area, and make finding a house for sale in the UK easier.

Always consider average rental yield when searching for houses for sale in Rousdon

What is the growth in the housing market of Rousdon?

Whenever you are thinking about looking for houses for sale in Rousdon, 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
Rousdon growth rate 6% 8% 26%

As the population of Rousdon 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.

Let’s consider that you’re not looking to buy a house for sale to live in for the long term future such as if you changed location with your family and want to settle down and you want to find somewhere to buy as an investor in Rousdon. If this is the case, rental yield is a crucial statistic to consider.

If looking to invest, you should also consider other data about the area. The average rental income, the turnover of the sale of the house and what the net rental yields are like for the area do also have an impact on the final price of houses for sale in Rousdon.

It is clear to see from the table below that there is a difference between all of these pieces of information and how they can be compared and contrasted on a county level (Devon), a regional level (South West) and finally on the level of the city talked about in this article, Rousdon.

Average Yield Average Asking rent Turnover (rental) Turnover (sale)
Rousdon no relevant data for this city no relevant data for this city no relevant data for this city 11.0%
Devon 3.48% £949 131.12% 16.20%
South West 3.57% £1,079 132.66% 17.35%

You may also find it useful to compare the data above to the number of properties sold per month Rousdon experiences. This figure for house sales per month is 7. Looking at all this information holistically is what a smart investor should do when deciding on the right area for investment before looking for houses for sale.

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

As well as looking at the asking price for house for sale in Rousdon, a sensible homeowner or investor will also consider the final price a house sells for. This final price may be influenced by elements like the amount people are earning in the area and what opportunities for employment there are in Rousdon.

Houses for sale, are sold on average in Rousdon, after the influence of these factors, at £404,241 as a result. And may be on the rise or decline depending on a combination of variables such as the crime rate, or population growth which was 7% over the last 10 years.

Housing category Total final sale price
Aerage sold price (detached) £550,487
Aerage sold price (semi-detached) £318,682
Aerage sold price (terraced) £322,300
Aerage sold price (flat) £209,069

This table above shows the average sale price for each variation of houses for sale in Rousdon.

Housing category Sale price per square foot
Aerage sold price/sqft £3,490
Aerage sold price/sqft (new build) £3,660
Aerage sold price/sqft (old stock) £3,340

This final table looks at the price per square foot of houses for sale. Looking at the final table, you can take a further average and conclude that the average price per square foot of houses in general in Rousdon is £3,490.

This statistic can be used to compare the price of housing between housing categories again or even compare the price for a different city.

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

In the city of Rousdon, 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) £332,932
Average asking price (3 bed) £563,125
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 Rousdon has a lack of supply of housing in certain categories.

When investors make offers for houses for sale in Rousdon, the average price asked by the homeowners works out to be £491,081.

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 Rousdon 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.

In Rousdon, what are the demographics like?

How educated are the people in Rousdon?

The number of people as a percentage who have been through university and gained a degree is 33%. The ability to buy a home is greatly influenced by the number of people who have degrees. £39,100 is the amount people in Rousdon 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 Rousdon, 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 Rousdon earn?

As earning potential goes up in a city, so does the quality of schools in the area, the general infrastructure and the social grade score (28%). All in all, the area becomes a more desirable place to live in.

This is why it is vital to pay attention to how much people are making annually in any city you plan on making a house purchase in. In Rousdon, this works out to be £39,100. This can be looked at alongside the average household income which is price34,000to estimate how affluent the area is.

What does the population of Rousdon look like?

In total, the number of people in Rousdon is 5,462. 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 Rousdon, depending on where exactly you are.

How has Rousdon 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 Rousdon has changed by 4%. 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 4% 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 Rousdon?

7% 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 Rousdon 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.

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

In the city of Rousdon 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 Rousdon has an abundance of highly skilled workers, the top two categories are grouped together and given a percentage. This percentage is 28%.

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 (%)
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

Is there sufficient green space in Rousdon?

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 Rousdon, 27.9 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 Rousdon.

Rousdon in the county of Devon 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 Rousdon is located in; South West.

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

Is the city of Rousdon deprived?

Most of the time, high deprivation levels signal that people cannot afford to sustain their living expenses. In Rousdon, currently, 19% 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.

Is the crime rate bad in the city of Rousdon?

The crime rate of Rousdon must be looked at sceptically. The reason for this is that the crime rate can vary within a city greatly and the type of crime committed can also vary too.

For example, the area has a crime rate of 51, but another city may have a higher crime rate but not be deemed as dangerous due to lower level crime or minor offences being committed.

Either way, high crime rates are never a good sign so consider the rate against the UK average of 79.52 for every 1000 people as a benchmark.

Lower rates could mean things like home insurance is cheaper and you have to install fewer security measures throughout your house. Saving you money in the long run. So the statistic of crime rate (51) is both useful and is recommended to be compared to the average.

Who can help you buy a house for sale in Rousdon?

Other cities you can consider looking for with houses for sale

We have prepared a list of cities in South West, the same UK region of Rousdon that can help you evaluate the different houses for sale listed in the region:

Alternatively, you can visit our webpage dedicated to houses for sale in the UK, houses for sale in the UK.

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

A house for sale that is right 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 Rousdon.

  • 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.