At a Glance
Average Property Price - L25
£314,079
46
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - L
£863
29
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - L25
£33,280
21
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - L
5.7%
51
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - L25
4.8%
86
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - L
4.1%
61
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in L25 is £314,000, which sits close to the national midpoint. Over the past decade, the area has experienced annualised price growth of 4.8%, placing it among the faster-growing parts of the country. Transaction activity has declined to 334 sales in the latest full year, down from a 10-year average of 473, suggesting a softer current market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the wider L postcode area is £863, which is notably below the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has been 4.1% annually — slightly below the national pace. The current flat yield stands at 5.7%, having risen from a 10-year average of 5.0%, indicating a modest improvement in rental returns.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household net income in L25 is £33,280, which is significantly below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 9.2x has widened materially since 2016 (when it stood at 7.3x), reflecting price growth that has outpaced income gains and making purchase affordability more challenging. Rental affordability has remained relatively stable, with the rent-to-income ratio at 24.9% compared to 25% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews noticeably older, with 24.1% aged 65 and over against a national average of 19.6%, while those aged 16–24 are markedly underrepresented at 8% versus 11% nationally. Housing tenure shows a higher proportion of social rented accommodation at 23.9% against 16.5% nationally, and correspondingly lower private rental penetration. The workforce has a higher concentration of professionals (22.7% versus 20.5% nationally) but notably fewer in trades and plant/machine roles.