At a Glance
Average Property Price - LL54
£192,615
10
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - LL
£721
12
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - LL54
£34,478
29
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - LL
5.3%
30
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - LL54
3.3%
39
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - LL
3.3%
17
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in LL54 is £193,000, placing it among the cheapest nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.3% per year—below the national average growth rate. Transaction activity has slowed recently, with 93 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 140 transactions annually.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader LL postcode area stands at £721, well below the national average. Rents have grown at 3.3% per year over a decade—a below-average rate of increase. The flat yield has risen to 5.3% in the latest year, up from a 10-year average of 4.5%, signalling an improving return for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £34,478, below the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x has improved since 2016 (when it stood at 5.6x), indicating modest gains in purchase affordability. Rental affordability has also strengthened: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 24.2% in 2016 to 22% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
LL54's age profile is weighted heavily towards older residents: those aged 50–64 represent 22.1% of the population (against a national average of 19.8%), and those 65+ account for 23.4% (versus 19.6% nationally), while the 16–24 age group is notably underrepresented at just 9%. Housing tenure reflects strong owner-occupation: 45.4% own their home outright, well above the national 33.7%, while private rental stands at only 12.5% compared to the national 21.7%. The employment mix is distinctive for its high proportion in trades (16% versus 10.5% nationally) and caring professions (13% versus 9.2%), offset by lower representation among managers and professionals.