At a Glance
Average Property Price - LS5
£236,929
24
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - LS
£1,120
60
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - LS5
£35,898
37
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - LS
6.0%
51
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - LS5
4.8%
91
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - LS
4.4%
81
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — LS5
Top 5 streets in LS5 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vesper Rise | £406,625 |
| 2 | Monkswood | £390,000 |
| 3 | Abbey View | £373,000 |
| 4 | Abbey Gorse | £360,000 |
| 5 | Morris Lane | £356,450 |
Highest Monthly Sales — LS5
The highest-value transaction recorded in LS5 for each of the last 5 months.
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.