At a Glance
Average Property Price - LL27
£234,145
22
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - LL
£721
12
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - LL27
£35,247
33
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - LL
5.3%
30
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - LL27
3.0%
30
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - LL
3.3%
17
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in LL27 is £234,000, placing it well below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.0% annually—below the pace seen across England and Wales nationally. Transaction activity has slowed markedly, with 10 sales recorded in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 14, suggesting a tighter market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent stands at £721, considerably below the national level—among the least expensive areas for renters. Rental growth over the past decade has averaged 3.3% annually, also below the national trend. Flat yield has improved, now standing at 5.3% compared to its 10-year average of 4.5%, reflecting a more favourable investment backdrop for landlords in recent periods.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £35,247, below the national average. Purchase affordability has deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio now stands at 8.1x, up from 7.1x in 2016, indicating homes have become harder to access relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has improved slightly, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 24.2% to 22%.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than average, with 24.7% aged 65 and over and 24.5% aged 50–64—significantly higher than the national norms. Conversely, younger adults aged 16–24 and 25–34 are underrepresented. Housing tenure shows a strong skew towards outright ownership at 44.9%, well above the national average, reflecting the age profile. The employment mix is heavily weighted towards skilled trades at 20%, and caring professions at 11.9%, both well above national levels, while professional occupations are notably below average at 15.9%.