At a Glance
Average Property Price - L26
£281,558
37
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - L
£863
29
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - L26
£32,879
18
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - L
5.7%
51
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - L26
6.3%
98
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - L
4.1%
61
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in L26 is £282,000, placing it below the national average. Over the past decade, the area has experienced strong price growth of 6.3% per year — among the fastest nationally. Transaction volumes remain stable, with 215 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 218.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader L postcode area stands at £863, below the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has been modest at 4.1% annually, slightly below the national pace. The current flat yield of 5.7% exceeds its 10-year average of 5.0%, reflecting improved investor returns in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income in L26 is £32,879, below the national average. The price-to-income ratio has risen to 8.1x from 5.4x in 2016, signalling that property affordability has deteriorated notably over this period. Rental affordability has improved slightly: the rent-to-income ratio currently stands at 24.9%, down from 25% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than the national average, with those aged 50–64 representing 23% (against a national 19.8%) and 65+ at 19.7%. The proportion of younger residents aged 16–24 is lower than average at 9.2%. The area shows a higher concentration in social rented housing at 21.9% compared to the national 16.5%, and caring professions are overrepresented at 11.2% against the national 9.2%.