At a Glance
Average Property Price - LA22
£534,108
86
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - LA
£815
20
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - LA22
£33,431
22
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - LA
5.4%
26
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - LA22
3.6%
67
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - LA
3.4%
15
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — LA22
Top 5 streets in LA22 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seathwaite Lane | £1,500,000 |
| 2 | Belle Vue Lane | £1,455,000 |
| 3 | Vicarage Lane | £1,160,000 |
| 4 | The Green | £950,000 |
| 5 | Stockghyll Brow | £846,667 |
Highest Monthly Sales — LA22
The highest-value transaction recorded in LA22 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in LA22 stands at £564,000, placing it among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.9% annually—roughly in line with the national average. Transaction activity has eased significantly, with 52 sales recorded in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 85, suggesting a slower, quieter market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the wider LA postcode is £795, well below the national average and among the cheapest rental markets in the country. Rental growth over ten years has been modest at 3.2% annually, placing it in the slowest-growing quartile nationally. The flat yield has improved to 4.8%, up from a 10-year average of 4.2%, reflecting relatively better returns for landlords despite low absolute rent levels.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £33,431, considerably below the national average and placing it in the lower fifth nationally. The price-to-income ratio has deteriorated to 15.8x from 12.2x in 2016, meaning properties have become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has remained relatively stable, with rent consuming 23.3% of income compared to 23.7% in 2016, suggesting tenants' positions have held steady.
Resident Demographic Profile
LA22 has a distinctly older population: nearly 30% are aged 65 and over—half as much again as the national average—while those under 35 are substantially under-represented. Housing tenure is heavily weighted towards outright ownership at 42.6%, well above the national average, reflecting the area's retiree demographics. The employment profile is marked by an unusually high proportion of managers (19.8%) and trades workers (17.4%), alongside notably fewer professionals (13.2%) than the national norm.