At a Glance
Average Property Price - L30
£171,895
6
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - L
£891
30
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - L30
£30,696
10
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - L
6.0%
56
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - L30
3.6%
67
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - L
4.4%
75
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — L30
Top 5 streets in L30 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Village Courts | £472,500 |
| 2 | Moorbridge Close | £315,000 |
| 3 | Hollinhey Close | £278,000 |
| 4 | Richmond Crescent | £275,000 |
| 5 | Harrow Close | £265,000 |
Highest Monthly Sales — L30
The highest-value transaction recorded in L30 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in L30 is £162,000, placing it among the cheapest nationally. Despite this low starting point, the area has experienced strong price growth of 4.6% annually over the past decade—a rate that ranks among the fastest-growing areas nationally. Transaction activity has moderated, with 139 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 176, suggesting a tightening of supply or reduced market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader L postcode area stands at £863, slightly below the national midpoint. Rental growth has averaged 4.1% annually over ten years, tracking close to the national pace. The current flat yield of 5.7% exceeds the 10-year average of 5.0%, reflecting improved returns for landlords in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in L30 is £31,000, well below the national average and among the lowest regionally. The price-to-income ratio of 4.8x has deteriorated slightly since 2016 (when it stood at 4.6x), indicating that property affordability has modestly worsened despite low absolute prices. Rental affordability has marginally improved: the rent-to-income ratio has tightened from 25% to 24.9%, though renters still commit a substantial share of income to housing.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older than the national average, with those aged 50–64 representing 22.6% of residents compared to 19.8% nationally. Social rented housing is exceptionally prevalent at 29.7%—nearly double the national figure of 16.5%—reflecting the area's reliance on council and housing association stock. The employment base is weighted towards administrative roles (13.7% versus 9.0% nationally) and caring professions (12.1% versus 9.2%), while professional and managerial employment is significantly underrepresented.