At a Glance
Average Property Price - LS5
£235,950
23
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - LS
£1,103
59
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - LS5
£35,898
37
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - LS
5.7%
56
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - LS5
5.2%
92
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - LS
4.3%
75
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in LS5 is £236,000, placing it well below the national average at the cheaper end of the market. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 5.2% annually — among the fastest growth rates nationally. Transaction activity has slowed recently, with 99 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 122, suggesting a moderating market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader LS area stand at £1,103, close to the national middle ground. Rental growth over ten years has been solid at 4.3% annually, outpacing most regions. The flat yield has risen to 5.7%, up from a 10-year average of 5.0%, indicating improving returns for landlords in a tightening rental market.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in LS5 is £35,898, notably below the national median. The price-to-income ratio has improved significantly from 6.3x in 2016 to 5.6x today, making property more affordable relative to earnings. However, rental affordability has deteriorated slightly; the rent-to-income ratio has climbed from 29.6% to 30.6%, reflecting faster rent growth than income gains.
Resident Demographic Profile
LS5 is distinctly younger than the national average, with a substantially elevated share of 16–24 year-olds (14.7% vs 11.0% nationally) and a notably high 25–34 age group at 20.5% — reflecting its appeal to students and early-career professionals. Social rented housing dominates at 33.2%, more than double the national share of 16.5%, while outright home ownership is unusually low at 18.6%. The professional workforce is above average at 23.6%, but the managerial share is well below national norms, consistent with a younger demographic profile.