At a Glance
Average Property Price - LS25
£293,925
40
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - LS
£1,103
59
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - LS25
£39,549
56
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - LS
5.7%
56
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - LS25
5.0%
89
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - LS
4.3%
75
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in LS25 is £294,000, positioned around the midpoint nationally. Over the past decade, the area has experienced strong price growth of 5.0% per year, well above the national average and among the fastest-growing districts nationwide. Transaction activity has moderated in the latest year, with 641 sales compared to a 10-year average of 824 per annum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader LS postcode stands at £1,103, slightly above the national median. Rents have grown at 4.3% annually over ten years, a stronger pace than the national average. The flat yield has recently improved to 5.7%, up from its 10-year average of 5.0%, indicating an increasingly favourable rental return relative to capital values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes in LS25 average £39,549, just above the national midpoint. The price-to-income ratio has moved from 6.2x in 2016 to 6.9x today, indicating that property has become less affordable on income grounds. Rental affordability has similarly tightened, with rent consuming 30.6% of income now compared to 29.6% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews slightly older than the national average, with notably high representation among those aged 50–64 (20.5% vs 19.8% nationally) and 65+ (20.8% vs 19.6%). The district has a particularly strong ownership base: 38.1% own with a mortgage and 36.8% own outright, together well above the national norm. Private rental tenure is notably below average at 11.5%, reflecting the owner-occupied character. The employment mix is weighted towards managers (14.3%) and technical professions (15.3%), both above national levels, with correspondingly fewer elementary workers.