At a Glance
Average Property Price - LA19
£211,650
15
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - LA
£795
20
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - LA19
£29,989
7
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - LA
4.8%
17
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - LA19
2.8%
23
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - LA
3.2%
10
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in LA19 is £212,000, placing it among the cheapest nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.8% annually—a below-average rate of appreciation compared with the rest of the UK. Transaction activity has been steady, with 10 sales recorded in the latest full year against a 10-year average of 11 per annum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader LA postcode area stands at £795, well below the national average. Rents have grown by 3.2% per year over the past decade, a slower pace than the UK overall. The current flat yield of 4.8% is notably above its 10-year average of 4.2%, indicating improving returns for landlords in recent times.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income in LA19 is £30,000, significantly below the national average. The price-to-income ratio stands at 7.8x, having risen from 6.0x in 2016—a deterioration in purchase affordability over the period. Rental affordability has held relatively steady, with the rent-to-income ratio at 23.3% compared to 23.7% in 2016, reflecting modest improvement.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older, with over a quarter aged 65 or above and one-quarter aged 50–64—both well above national norms—while those aged 16–24 are underrepresented at 7.6%. Outright ownership is exceptionally strong at 47.2%, more than 40% above the national average, reflecting a mature, settled population. The employment mix is weighted towards skilled trades at 18.8%, significantly above the national average, with professional occupations correspondingly lower at 13.7%.