At a Glance
Average Property Price - LL12
£290,974
40
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - LL
£721
12
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - LL12
£14,842
1
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - LL
5.3%
30
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - LL12
4.0%
66
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - LL
3.3%
17
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in LL12 is £291,000, placing it below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.0% annually—a solid rate that sits comfortably above the national median. Transaction activity has moderated recently, with 294 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 391, suggesting a quieter current market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader LL postcode area is £721, well below the national average and among the cheapest in the country. Rental growth over ten years has been modest at 3.3% annually, below the national pace. Flat yields have improved markedly: they now stand at 5.3%, up from a 10-year average of 4.5%, indicating increasingly attractive returns for landlords.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income here is £14,842, placing the area among the lowest 2% nationally. Purchase affordability has deteriorated sharply: the price-to-income ratio has risen to 18.4x from 7.2x in 2016, making property ownership substantially harder to achieve. Rental affordability has improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 24.2% in 2016 to 22% today, easing the burden for tenants.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older than the national average, with 23.1% aged 65 and over compared to 19.6% nationally, and 21.2% in the 50–64 bracket versus 19.8%. Young adults aged 16–24 are underrepresented at 9.5% against 11.0% nationally. Outright ownership is elevated at 39.8% versus 33.7%, and the skilled trades are more prominent at 12.3% against 10.5%, reflecting the rural and semi-rural character. Caring occupations are also overrepresented at 10.7% compared to 9.2%.