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BL5 House Prices & Property Market
Sold-price evidence and a 9-signal market rating for the BL5 postcode district, built from HM Land Registry, Bank of England, RICS, ONS and planning data. Index last computed Aug 2026.
43.69
Index / 100
Balanced
The BL5 market is broadly balanced. Neither buyers nor sellers hold a significant advantage. Conditions are relatively stable, though mortgage affordability is showing mild signs of warming.
Median sold price
£195,850
-30.0% year on year
Sales last month
10
HM Land Registry
BL5 sold price trend
| Month | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | £190,000 | 3 | — |
| Aug 2025 | £256,495 | 7 | — |
| Sept 2025 | £269,995 | 5 | — |
| Oct 2025 | £362,500 | 2 | — |
| Nov 2025 | £197,500 | 4 | — |
| Dec 2025 | £251,000 | 3 | — |
| Jan 2026 | £307,000 | 3 | +22.8% |
| Feb 2026 | £205,000 | 2 | -21.0% |
| Mar 2026 | £195,000 | 1 | -12.0% |
| Apr 2026 | £235,000 | 3 | +5.6% |
| May 2026 | £225,000 | 22 | -11.5% |
| Jun 2026 | £195,850 | 10 | -30.0% |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Months with few transactions can swing sharply.
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BL5 property market FAQs
What is the average house price in BL5?
The median sold price in BL5 is £195,850, based on HM Land Registry transactions, -30.0% year on year.
Is BL5 a buyer's or seller's market right now?
BL5 currently scores 43.69/100 on our 9-signal market index, placing it in the "Balanced" band. The BL5 market is broadly balanced. Neither buyers nor sellers hold a significant advantage. Conditions are relatively stable, though mortgage affordability is showing mild signs of warming.
How long do homes take to sell in BL5?
We don't currently have days-on-market data for BL5.
Where does this data come from?
Sold prices come from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The market index combines 9 signals including price momentum, supply and demand, sales velocity, RICS surveyor sentiment, rental yield, planning pipeline and local employment. See our methodology page for full details.
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Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are indicative market statistics, not a formal valuation. Methodology.