At a Glance
Average Property Price - LL17
£291,691
40
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - LL
£721
12
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - LL17
£36,039
38
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - LL
5.3%
30
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - LL17
4.1%
70
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - LL
3.3%
17
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in LL17 is £292,000, which sits slightly below the national median. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.1% per year—a solid pace that sits above the national average. Transaction activity has slowed compared with historical norms, with 64 sales recorded in the latest year against a 10-year average of 90 per annum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader LL postcode area is £721, placing it well below the national average. Rent growth over the past decade has been muted at 3.3% per year, below the national trend. The flat yield currently stands at 5.3%, an improvement on the 10-year average of 4.5%, reflecting a strengthening rental return for investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in LL17 is £36,039, modestly below the national average. The price-to-income ratio has edged up to 7.8x from 7.4x in 2016, indicating slightly tighter purchase affordability over the period. Rental affordability has improved markedly: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 24.2% to 22%, easing the burden on renters.
Resident Demographic Profile
LL17 has a notably older population profile, with over a quarter aged 65 and above compared to just under one-fifth nationally, alongside a below-average share of young adults aged 16–24. Owner-occupation is strong at 69%, well above the national norm of 61%, reflecting the settled, established character of the community. The employment mix is distinctive for a higher proportion in trades and caring occupations—both around 2–3 percentage points above national levels—whilst professional and managerial roles are slightly underrepresented.