At a Glance
Average Property Price - LD2
£291,287
40
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - LD
£626
0
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - LD2
£32,143
15
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - LD
4.9%
8
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - LD2
4.7%
89
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - LD
3.3%
10
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — LD2
Top 5 streets in LD2 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golf Links Road | £460,000 |
| 2 | Irfon Bridge Close | £432,500 |
| 3 | Irfon Bridge Road | £410,000 |
| 4 | Hospital Road | £400,000 |
| 5 | North Road | £383,000 |
Highest Monthly Sales — LD2
The highest-value transaction recorded in LD2 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in LD2 is £273,000, placing it well below the national average and among the least expensive districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.8% annually—significantly slower than the national trend. Transaction activity has cooled markedly, with 44 sales in the latest year against a 10-year average of 75, suggesting a tightening market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents in the broader LD postcode area average £615, putting them among the lowest in the country. Rental growth has been modest at 3.2% annually over ten years, well below the national pace. The flat yield stands at 5.4%, holding steady with its 10-year average and indicating stable rental returns relative to property values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in LD2 is £32,143, significantly below the national average and among the lowest regionally. The price-to-income ratio of 7.8x has worsened since 2016 (when it was 6.8x), suggesting property prices have outpaced income growth and affordability has tightened for buyers. Rental affordability has marginally improved: renters now spend 20% of income on housing, down from 21.5% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
LD2 has a markedly older population: nearly 30% are aged 65 and over—well above the national average of 20%—while those aged 16–24 represent just 7.7%, far below the national 11%. Housing is dominated by outright ownership at 50.7%, nearly half again the national rate, reflecting the area's older demographic. The employment mix is heavily skewed toward trades at 22.7% (more than double the national 10.5%), alongside a notably strong caring professions sector at 11.1%, while professional occupations are underrepresented at 13.5%.