At a Glance
Average Property Price - LL71
£188,612
9
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - LL
£721
12
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - LL71
£34,351
27
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - LL
5.3%
30
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - LL71
1.5%
5
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - LL
3.3%
17
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in LL71 is £189,000, placing it among the most affordable areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown by just 1.5% annually—considerably slower than the UK average. Transaction activity in the latest year numbered 21 sales, slightly below the 10-year average of 23, suggesting a thin and stable market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader LL postcode stand at £721, well below the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has been modest at 3.3% annually, below the typical rate of increase seen elsewhere. The flat yield currently stands at 5.3%, an improvement on the 10-year average of 4.5%, reflecting a recent tightening in the rent-to-price ratio.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in the area is £34,351, notably below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 6.6x has risen slightly from 6.2x in 2016, indicating that property affordability has deteriorated modestly over the past eight years. Rental affordability has improved, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 24.2% in 2016 to 22% today, offering better value for renters.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is markedly older than the national average, with over a quarter aged 65 or above and nearly a quarter aged 50–64; conversely, younger age groups are underrepresented. Housing tenure is dominated by outright ownership at 47%, well above the national norm, while private rental is lower than average at 15%. The employment base is weighted heavily towards trades at 18% and caring professions at 15%, both well above national averages, with professional occupations correspondingly lower at 14%.