At a Glance
Average Property Price - LS19
£302,888
42
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - LS
£1,103
59
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - LS19
£39,149
54
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - LS
5.7%
56
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - LS19
4.4%
78
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - LS
4.3%
75
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in LS19 is £303,000, placing it close to the national midpoint and reflecting a balanced market position neither notably expensive nor cheap by UK standards. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.4% annually—a pace significantly above the national average, demonstrating sustained upward momentum. Transaction activity has eased in the latest full year, with 294 sales recorded against a 10-year average of 361, suggesting a moderately softening market relative to recent patterns.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rental costs of £1,103 sit slightly above the national midpoint, indicating competitive but not premium rental rates. Rents have climbed 4.3% per year over the past decade—faster than the national trend—reflecting steady demand in the private rented sector. The flat yield currently stands at 5.7%, notably higher than the 10-year average of 5.0%, signalling improved returns for buy-to-let investors and a favourable shift in rental capital dynamics.
Income & Affordability Trends
Net household income of £39,149 aligns closely with the national average, placing LS19 broadly in line with UK earnings patterns. Purchase affordability has materially improved: the price-to-income ratio has fallen from 7.2x in 2016 to 6.7x today, making property ownership more achievable relative to local incomes. Rental affordability has tightened slightly, with the rent-to-income ratio rising from 29.6% to 30.6%, though still within reasonable bounds for most households.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews slightly older, with 20% aged 65 and over compared to the national 19.6%, whilst the 16–24 age group is underrepresented at 8.1% against 11.0% nationally. Home ownership via mortgage is notably strong at 34.8% versus the national 27.0%, reflecting a settled, family-oriented population; conversely, private rental tenure is markedly lower at 13.6% compared to 21.7% nationally. The workforce is heavily weighted towards professionals (24% against 20.5% nationally) and technical roles (15% versus 13.2%), whilst trades and elementary occupations fall below national norms, indicating a more white-collar employment profile.