At a Glance
Average Property Price - LL45
£227,957
20
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - LL
£721
12
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - LL45
£32,936
18
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - LL
5.3%
30
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - LL45
2.4%
14
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - LL
3.3%
17
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in LL45 is £228,000, placing it well below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.4% per year—a notably slow pace compared with the national trend. Transaction activity has declined significantly, with just 7 sales in the latest full year against a 10-year average of 11 per year, suggesting a thin and quieter market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader LL postcode area stands at £721, substantially below the national norm. Rental growth has averaged 3.3% annually over the past decade, also trailing national rates. The flat yield has improved to 5.3%, up from a 10-year average of 4.5%, reflecting stronger rental returns relative to property values in recent times.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £32,936 is materially below the national level. The price-to-income ratio has risen to 8.0x from 6.8x in 2016, indicating that property has become less affordable for local buyers over that span. Rental affordability, by contrast, has improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 24.2% to 22%, easing the burden on renters.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than average, with nearly a third aged 65 and over compared to a national fifth; conversely, young adults aged 16–24 are significantly underrepresented. Housing tenure is dominated by outright ownership (55%), far above the national average, while mortgage-backed ownership is markedly lower. The employment profile is weighted towards trades (19%) and caring roles (14%), well above national norms, whilst professional occupations (12%) fall considerably short of the national share.