At a Glance
Average Property Price - LL26
£228,544
21
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - LL
£721
12
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - LL26
£35,255
33
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - LL
5.3%
30
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - LL26
5.0%
89
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - LL
3.3%
17
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in LL26 is £229,000, placing it in the lower fifth of the national market. Over the past decade, the area has experienced annualised price growth of 5.0%, which ranks among the fastest-growing districts nationally. Transaction activity has moderated recently, with 37 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 48, reflecting a tightening market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader LL postcode area stand at £721, well below the national average and reflecting the rural character of North Wales. Rental growth over the past decade has been modest at 3.3% annually, significantly slower than the national pace. The flat yield currently stands at 5.3%, up from a 10-year average of 4.5%, indicating improving returns for landlords despite modest rental growth.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in LL26 is £35,255, below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 7.0x has worsened slightly since 2016 (when it was 6.5x), reflecting modest pressure on purchase affordability. Rental affordability has improved meaningfully: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 24.2% in 2016 to 22% today, suggesting better value for tenants.
Resident Demographic Profile
LL26 has a notably older population, with over 49% aged 50 and above, compared to under 40% nationally. The under-25 age groups are underrepresented, particularly 16–24-year-olds at 8% versus 11% nationally. Home ownership is strong, with 44.9% owning outright—well above the national 33.7%—while the trades sector is particularly prominent at 20% of employment, nearly double the national average, and professional roles are correspondingly less represented at 16%.