At a Glance
Average Property Price - GL54
£554,423
86
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - GL
£1,082
58
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - GL54
£44,595
75
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - GL
5.0%
21
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - GL54
3.6%
52
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - GL
4.2%
65
National percentile
Street Rankings — GL54
Top 5 streets in GL54 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colman | £3,000,000 |
| 2 | Talbot Square | £1,725,000 |
| 3 | Duglynch Lane | £1,640,000 |
| 4 | Netherswell | £1,516,667 |
| 5 | Marshmouth Lane | £1,445,250 |
Highest Monthly Sales — GL54
The highest-value transaction recorded in GL54 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £554,000 places GL54 among the most expensive nationally. Annual price growth over the past decade has averaged 3.6%, in line with the national trend. Transaction volumes have declined noticeably: 303 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 427, suggesting a softening in market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rental costs of £1,082 sit slightly above the national midpoint, reflecting the area's relative affluence. Rental growth over ten years has averaged 4.2% annually, outpacing the national rate. The flat yield currently stands at 5.0%, a meaningful improvement from the 10-year average of 4.1%, signalling strengthening returns for landlords.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £45,000 is notably above the national average. Purchase affordability has deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 11.1x in 2016 to 13.1x today, reflecting the gap between wage growth and property price appreciation. Rental affordability has also weakened slightly, with the rent-to-income ratio climbing from 26.1% to 27.3% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews significantly older than the national average, with over a quarter aged 65 and above compared to one-fifth nationally, and those aged 50–64 representing 22.4% versus 19.8% nationally. Housing tenure reflects substantial wealth: 40% own their homes outright, well above the national figure of 34%, whilst younger age groups and private rental are underrepresented. The employment mix is distinctly professional and managerial, with managers representing nearly one-fifth of the workforce compared to 13% nationally, whilst elementary and plant/machine roles are scarce.