At a Glance
Average Property Price - GL53
£544,066
86
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - GL
£1,112
58
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - GL53
£48,378
85
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - GL
5.3%
24
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - GL53
2.7%
37
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - GL
4.2%
71
National percentile
Street Rankings — GL53
Top 5 streets in GL53 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlton Park Gate | £1,895,000 |
| 2 | Ullenwood Court | £1,673,438 |
| 3 | Greenhills Road | £1,570,000 |
| 4 | Undercliffe Avenue | £1,541,125 |
| 5 | Greatfield Drive | £1,398,250 |
Highest Monthly Sales — GL53
The highest-value transaction recorded in GL53 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in GL53 is £558,000, placing it among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.8% annually, slightly below the national average pace. Transaction volumes have slowed compared with historical trends, with 301 sales recorded in the latest year against a 10-year average of 390.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader GL area stand at £1,082, close to the national median. Rents have grown at 4.2% annually over ten years, outpacing the national average. Flat yields currently sit at 5.0%, a marked improvement on the 10-year average of 4.1%, reflecting tightening rental margins and stronger investor returns in the district.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes in GL53 average £48,378 annually, placing the area among the most affluent nationally. The price-to-income ratio currently stands at 12.9x, a material deterioration from 10.8x in 2016, signalling tighter purchase affordability for local earners. Rental affordability has similarly worsened, with rent now consuming 27.3% of income versus 26.1% six years ago.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews noticeably older, with over one-fifth aged 65 or above compared to 19.6% nationally, alongside a below-average proportion of young adults aged 25–34. Owner-occupation is particularly strong: 39.6% own outright and 31.1% with a mortgage, together well above national norms, whilst social rented housing is markedly scarce at just 6.7%. The workforce is heavily weighted towards professional roles (29.7%) and managerial positions (17%), with trades conspicuously underrepresented at 6.9%.