BS16Bristol, City of

Downend & Emersons Green

Downend & Emersons Green investment guide. Average gross yield 7.3%, balanced market rental demand.

7.3%avg gross yield

£340kavg sold price (1283 sales, 12mo)

Balanced marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated April 2026

Average Gross Yield

7.3%

+1.0% vs Bristol, City of avg (6.3%)

Average Asking Price

£339,659

high confidence (1283 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,377

2-bed · 3-bed £1,868 · 5.6% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£383

City avg £352/sqft · 31 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in BS16

1-bed

£926

per month

5.8% yield

2-bed

£1,377

per month

5.6% yield

3-bed

£1,868

per month

6.0% yield

4-bed

£2,362

per month

6.4% yield

Ownership mix

BS16 vs UK average · 44,272 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Mortgage-driven market: 36% owned with mortgage (6pp higher than the UK average of 30%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

30.8%(UK 32.9%)

-2.1pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

35.9%(UK 29.7%)

+6.2pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

18.8%(UK 20.3%)

-1.5pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

14.5%(UK 17.1%)

-2.6pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in BS16

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Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	5.9%	£335,000	£1,652
Semi-detached →	5.4%	£374,624	£1,681
Detached →	4.2%	£528,147	£1,843
Flat →	7.4%	£205,000	£1,268

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About Downend & Emersons Green (BS16, Bristol, City of)

BS16 attracts property investors seeking solid rental yields in a suburban setting with good transport links to central Bristol. The 7.3% gross yield offers competitive returns, while the area's balanced rental market suggests stable, consistent demand across the property cycle.

The tenant demographic is diverse, spanning young professionals and families drawn to the area's mix of amenities and accessibility. The spread of rental demand across 1-bed through 4-bed properties—from £926 to £2,362 monthly—indicates broad appeal and flexibility for different investment strategies.

Investors should monitor local development plans and infrastructure changes, as suburban areas like BS16 can experience significant shifts with new transport links or commercial investment. The balanced market status suggests neither strong growth nor decline, so property selection and management quality become particularly important differentiators.

Sold Price Trend - BS16

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-1.1% over 2 years

Flip Activity - BS16

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+0.0%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

0 mo

Flip rate

0.0%

of all sales

Recent case studies

lower station road

Semi

Bought May 25

£230k

Sold Nov 25

£300k

6 mo+30.8%*

northcote road

Terraced

Bought Jul 23

£200k

Sold Sept 24

£242k

14 mo+20.0%*

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - BS16

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Planning restriction data not yet verified for this area.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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