BS2Bristol, City of

City Centre & St Pauls

City Centre & St Pauls investment guide. Average gross yield 6.7%, balanced market rental demand.

6.7%avg gross yield

£300kavg sold price (223 sales, 12mo)

Balanced marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

6.7%

+6.7% vs Bristol, City of avg (0.0%)

Average Asking Price

£300,091

high confidence (223 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,678

2-bed · 3-bed £2,119 · 7.3% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£413

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in BS2

1-bed

£1,237

per month

8.0% yield

2-bed

£1,678

per month

7.3% yield

3-bed

£2,119

per month

6.0% yield

4-bed

£2,991

per month

7.2% yield

Ownership mix

BS2 vs UK average · 16,342 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Landlord-heavy: 40% privately rented (btl) (20pp higher than the UK average of 20%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

13.4%(UK 32.9%)

-19.5pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

19.1%(UK 29.7%)

-10.6pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

40.0%(UK 20.3%)

+19.7pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

27.5%(UK 17.1%)

+10.4pp vs UK

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

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in BS2

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	6.1%	£427,755	£2,159
Semi-detached →	5.8%	£421,217	£2,021
Detached →	3.7%	£532,035	£1,662
Flat →	7.8%	£242,844	£1,578

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About City Centre & St Pauls (BS2, Bristol, City of)

BS2 attracts investors seeking balanced rental yields of 6.7% with properties averaging £300,091. The area's city-centre location and regeneration initiatives make it an appealing option for those targeting consistent, moderate returns without premium valuations.

The tenant demographic is diverse, reflecting the mixed-use nature of the postcode. One-bed units command the strongest yields at 8%, suggesting healthy demand from professionals and young adults, whilst larger properties show more modest returns, indicating a secondary market for families.

Investors should monitor local development pipeline and student housing saturation, as BS2 borders university-adjacent areas where competition can intensify. Additionally, the balanced rental market means negotiating favourable terms requires active management rather than relying on strong supply-side pressures.

Sold Price Trend - BS2

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-36.9% over 2 years

Flip Activity - BS2

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

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+37.2%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

10 mo

Flip rate

0.2%

of all sales

Recent case studies

franklyn street

Terraced

Bought Jul 23

£290k

Sold May 24

£398k

10 mo+37.2%*

Leasehold - extension not verified

* 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 - BS2

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

Article 4 directions cover parts of Bristol, City of. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

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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