How much does a house for sale cost in Borth-y-Gest?

Borth-y-Gest 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 Borth-y-Gest.

On top of this, keep reading for detailed information on the demographics of Borth-y-Gest in Gwynedd. This is crucial in finding out if the area is worth for looking at houses for sale in the UK for an investment over the long term too.

In Borth-y-Gest, what are the rental yields?

What is the growth in the housing market of Borth-y-Gest?

Before committing to Borth-y-Gest 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
Borth-y-Gest growth rate	10%	34%	27%

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 Borth-y-Gest is building housing to find your answer.

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 Borth-y-Gest.

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 (Gwynedd) as well as the broader region; Wales.

	Average Yield	Average Asking rent	Turnover (rental)	Turnover (sale)
Borth-y-Gest	no relevant data for this city	no relevant data for this city	no relevant data for this city	7.0%
Gwynedd	no relevant data for this city	no relevant data for this city	no relevant data for this city	12.00%
Wales	4.28%	£861	133.18%	14.84%

Also, you can compare other data to the table above such as the number of houses sold per month in Borth-y-Gest which is 3 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 Borth-y-Gest is to invest in. Both in terms of rental yield and capital appreciation.

What is the final sale price of a house in Borth-y-Gest?

In Borth-y-Gest, houses for sale are sold at an average of £182,535. 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 Borth-y-Gest. 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
Aerage sold price (detached)	£240,731
Aerage sold price (semi-detached)	£191,596
Aerage sold price (terraced)	£137,440
Aerage sold price (flat)	£162,870

As you can see above, for Borth-y-Gest, 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 3% where lots of movement may inflate or deflate house prices.

Housing category	Sale price per square foot
Aerage sold price/sqft	£1,850
Aerage sold price/sqft (new build)	£0
Aerage sold price/sqft (old stock)	£1,770

Looking at the second table about Borth-y-Gest, 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 Borth-y-Gest is £1,850.

In Borth-y-Gest, what are the demographics like?

Is there sufficient green space in Borth-y-Gest?

In the UK, there are a range of cities which have a lot of green space. In some cases, green space can get as high as 49% of outdoor land like in the city of Edinburgh. When specifically talking about Borth-y-Gest, the city has 34.6 per 1000 residents.

This can be compared to an average of 1.7 acres of green space per 1000 residents which is the UK’s national average. It is up to you to decide how much you’ll let the amount of green space impact your buying decision in Borth-y-Gest.

In Borth-y-Gest, what is the crime rate?

In Borth-y-Gest, for every 1000 people, there is currently a crime rate of 95. 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 (95 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 Borth-y-Gest deprived?

Deprivation levels refer to the ability of the population of the city to earn enough to keep their lifestyle going. Nationwide, it is thought that the number of people at this level or not being able to meet the costs of living is around 33%. In comparison, the deprivation level of Borth-y-Gest is 24%.

Have the people of Borth-y-Gest grown in numbers?

The city of Borth-y-Gest has a total population of 4,502. Large population sizes can be good to show there is a high demand for people to buy houses in the area but a better indication is if the population of Borth-y-Gest is growing.

A small population city can also have high prices of houses for sale, because, if there is a growing population, and demand is still high, this could mean the house prices are pushed up.

Either way, a population must also be looked at in terms of the appreciation of the area as well as the rental yields and if the area really meets your needs.

The five year population change of Borth-y-Gest

Over time, in the last five years, the population of the city of Borth-y-Gest has changed by 2%. This figure can tell you a lot because a growing population indicates a house is likely to appreciate. Read more here

In addition, looking at the 10 year figure for population growth in the below paragraphs can give you further evidence as to what the change in population has been for a longer period of time. As a result, you’ll know if this 2% population change is something that has been there for a while or if it is a new trend. Click here to know more on the UK population trends.

What is the difference in population over the last 10 years in Borth-y-Gest?

In the last 10 years, there has been a shift in the population of 3%.

Comparing this to the 5 year figure of Borth-y-Gest can tell you if there is a long history of population growth or decline, if there are population fluctuations or if the trend is stable.

New industries opening up in the area, the addition of new jobs and also international and national migration might all be reasons for changes in population size. Resulting in people moving in or leaving an area.

A good example of a quick change in population was in Stratford, London in 2012. Here, there was an increase in government spending in the area because of the Olympics which resulted in massive population growth.

Is the education level of Borth-y-Gest important when buying a house?

The number of people as a percentage who have been through university and gained a degree is 27%. The ability to buy a home is greatly influenced by the number of people who have degrees. £36,000 is the amount people in Borth-y-Gest 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 Borth-y-Gest, 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.

Borth-y-Gest within Gwynedd is notable for the type of people that live there. The statistics below show how this is the case.

As you read on, Borth-y-Gest will be looked at by comparing it to the local region, as well as comparing it to the wider region too (Wales). 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 Borth-y-Gest.

Are the people in Borth-y-Gest earning a lot?

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 Borth-y-Gest, the average income is £36,000. 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 17% to decide on what the demographics are like in the area.

What is the city of Borth-y-Gest’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 Borth-y-Gest in grades A or B which are the highest skilled roles in the country is 17%. Realistically, you can expect workers in this category to earn a higher salary too.

For comparison, £36,000 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 17%.

What is the asking price on average of houses for sale in Borth-y-Gest?

When speaking about the city of Borth-y-Gest, £226,652 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 would be after a larger house than someone living alone in Borth-y-Gest.

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.

In the city of Borth-y-Gest, 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)	£157,083
Average asking price (3 bed)	£280,354
Average asking price (4 bed)	no relevant data for this city
Average asking price (5 bed)	no relevant data for this city

Reading the table above should therefore give you a good idea of the type of house for sale that is within your budget in Borth-y-Gest and if you may need to look at a different area in order to buy the type of house you can afford.

Also, noting the £0 should also give you an overview of what the asking price for houses for sale are in general.

Advice from experts on properties for sale in Borth-y-Gest

Other cities you can consider looking for with houses for sale

Examine this short list of cities belonging to Wales, the same region where Borth-y-Gest is located.

• Gurnos in Wales
• Fairbourne in Wales
• Dolgarrog in Wales
• Battlefield in Wales
• Bont-Dolgadfan in Wales

If none of these is of your interest, we suggest you visit our landing page with all data related to the houses for sale in the UK.

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 Borth-y-Gest.

• 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.