At a Glance
Average Property Price - LL69
£239,000
24
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - LL
£721
12
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - LL69
£36,978
44
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - LL
5.3%
30
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - LL69
3.3%
39
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - LL
3.3%
17
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £239,000 sits below the national average, placing it among the more affordable parts of the UK. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.3% annually — a rate slower than the national average. Transaction activity has declined notably, with only 6 sales recorded in the latest full year compared to an average of 11 over the past ten years.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rental costs here are significantly below the national average at £721 per month, reflecting the area's rural character. Rent growth over the past decade has lagged behind the national pace at 3.3% annually. The flat yield of 5.3% has improved meaningfully from its ten-year average of 4.5%, signalling strengthening returns for buy-to-let investors despite modest price and rent gains.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £37,000 is broadly in line with the national middle, slightly below the UK average. Purchase affordability has remained stable, with the price-to-income ratio holding steady at 5.8x since 2016. Rental affordability has improved over the same period, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 24.2% to 22%, indicating rents have not kept pace with income growth.
Resident Demographic Profile
This is a notably older population: one in three residents is aged 65 or over, more than double the national average, whilst those aged 16–24 represent just 6.4% of the population, well below the national figure. Housing tenure is heavily skewed towards outright ownership at 56.5%, far above the national average of 33.7%, reflecting the area's established resident base. The employment profile shows a pronounced concentration in trades at 16.8%, notably above the national average, whilst professional and managerial roles are broadly aligned with national levels.