At a Glance
Average Property Price - LL36
£230,630
21
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - LL
£721
12
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - LL36
£30,402
8
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - LL
5.3%
30
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - LL36
5.3%
92
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - LL
3.3%
17
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in LL36 is £231,000, which is well below the national average—among the least expensive districts nationwide. However, the area has experienced notably strong price growth over the past decade, with annualised appreciation of 5.3%, placing it in the top 8% nationally. Transaction activity has softened recently, with 61 sales in the latest full year compared to an average of 83 over the previous ten years.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent stands at £721, among the lowest in the UK. Rental growth over the past decade has been modest at 3.3% annualised, well below the national pace. The flat yield has improved markedly, rising from a 10-year average of 4.5% to 5.3% most recently, reflecting the dual effect of rising rents and stronger capital values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £30,402, significantly below the national average and among the lowest nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 7.0x has edged upwards since 2016 (when it stood at 6.8x), suggesting affordability has tightened slightly despite low absolute prices. Rental affordability has improved substantially: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 24.2% in 2016 to 22% today, easing pressure on tenant households.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is heavily skewed towards older age groups. Those aged 65 and over represent 35% of residents—nearly double the national average—while children under 15 account for just 12%, well below the national norm. Outright ownership is exceptionally high at 55%, reflecting both the prevalence of retirees and long-term residents, whilst mortgage ownership is unusually low at 15%. The employment profile shows notable strength in trades (19%), caring occupations (15%), and managerial roles (14%), with notably fewer administrative (6%) and sales workers (7%) than the national average.