At a Glance
Average Property Price - LS15
£289,098
39
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - LS
£1,103
59
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - LS15
£39,538
56
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - LS
5.7%
56
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - LS15
4.4%
78
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - LS
4.3%
75
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in LS15 is £289,000, positioning it slightly below the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.4% annually—a pace well above the national average, reflecting sustained demand. Transaction volumes have softened recently, with 438 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 549 per annum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader LS area is £1,103, broadly in line with the national median. Rents have climbed 4.3% per year over the past decade, outpacing most regions. The current flat yield of 5.7% has edged above its 10-year average of 5.0%, suggesting improved rental returns despite tightening affordability in the wider market.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes in LS15 are marginally above the national average at £39,538 per year. The purchase price-to-income ratio stands at 7.0x, having widened since 2016 (6.5x), indicating that property has become less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has similarly deteriorated: the rent-to-income ratio has risen to 30.6% from 29.6% in 2016, reflecting faster rent growth than income gains.
Resident Demographic Profile
LS15's population is notably older than the national norm, with over a fifth aged 65 or over compared to a national fifth, and those aged 16–24 significantly underrepresented at 8.4% versus the national 11.0%. Homeownership is strong: 40.9% own outright and 34.5% own with a mortgage, well above national averages, while private renting accounts for only 12.7%. The employment profile leans towards technical roles (14.1%, above the national 13.2%) and trades (11.2%), with fewer people in sales roles than the national average.