What You Need to Earn to Buy in BS26

The median home in BS26 sold for £411,750. To buy at that price you'd typically need a household income of about £78,000 — based on a 15% deposit and a 4.5× income multiple. Prices are not enough recent sales to show a trend.

Deposit needed to buy in BS26

Deposit %	Deposit £	Mortgage needed
5%	£20,588	£391,162
10%	£41,175	£370,575
15%	£61,763	£349,987
25%	£102,938	£308,812

A typical mortgage on the £411,750 median (85% LTV, 4.5% over 25 years) costs around £1,945/month. Based on 68 Land Registry sales.

Common questions about buying in BS26

What salary do you need to buy a house in BS26?

The median home in BS26 sold for £411,750. With a 15% deposit and a typical 4.5× income multiple, you'd need a household income of about £78,000 to buy at that price. Higher-multiple lenders can reduce the income required — check your own figure with the affordability calculator.

How much is a typical mortgage payment in BS26?

Borrowing £349,988 (85% of the £411,750 median) at 4.5% over 25 years works out at roughly £1,945 a month on a repayment basis.

How much deposit do you need to buy in BS26?

On the £411,750 median price, a 5% deposit is £20,588 and a 10% deposit is £41,175. A larger deposit usually unlocks lower rates.

Are house prices in BS26 rising or falling?

Based on the latest Land Registry sold prices, prices in BS26 are not enough recent sales to show a trend, across 68 recorded sales.

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