At a Glance
Average Property Price - GL52
£420,073
71
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - GL
£1,082
58
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - GL52
£28,200
5
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - GL
5.0%
21
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - GL52
4.5%
79
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - GL
4.2%
65
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in GL52 stands at £420,000, placing it among the most expensive districts nationally. Ten-year annualised growth has averaged 4.5%, a rate well above the national trend. Transaction activity has eased in recent years, with 825 sales recorded in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 1,001 per annum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader GL postcode area is £1,082, slightly above the national midpoint. Rental growth over the past decade has averaged 4.2% annually, outpacing the national average. The flat yield currently stands at 5.0%, meaningfully above its 10-year average of 4.1%, signalling improved returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income in GL52 is £28,200, substantially below the national average. The price-to-income ratio has deteriorated significantly, rising from 8.5x in 2016 to 14.6x today, reflecting the growing gap between local incomes and property costs. Rental affordability has similarly tightened, with the rent-to-income ratio rising from 26.1% to 27.3% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably skewed towards older age groups, with those aged 35–49 and 50–64 both overrepresented compared to national norms. Professional and managerial employment is particularly strong, accounting for over 41% of the workforce—well above the national average of 33.9%. Social rented housing is underrepresented at 9.9% of the tenure mix, suggesting a more affluent demographic profile overall.