At a Glance
Average Property Price - LS6
£295,975
41
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - LS
£1,103
59
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - LS6
£38,861
53
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - LS
5.7%
56
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - LS6
4.9%
88
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - LS
4.3%
75
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in LS6 is £296,000, sitting just below the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.9% annually—among the fastest-growing areas nationally. Transaction activity has moderated to 312 sales in the latest year, down from a 10-year average of 390, reflecting quieter market conditions.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent stands at £1,103, slightly above the national middle ground. Rents have grown at 4.3% per year over the past decade, outpacing the typical pace nationally. The flat yield is currently 5.7%, meaningfully stronger than its 10-year average of 5.0%, pointing to improving returns for investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £38,861, close to the national typical level. The price-to-income ratio of 7.3x has deteriorated since 2016 (when it stood at 6.8x), meaning properties have become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also tightened: the rent-to-income ratio has risen to 30.6% from 29.6%, indicating tenants now spend a slightly larger share of income on housing.
Resident Demographic Profile
The age profile is dominated by young adults, with 16–24 year-olds comprising 45% of the population—far exceeding the national 11%. Correspondingly, children (11.1%) and older adults (7%) are significantly underrepresented. Housing tenure is heavily skewed towards private renting (48% versus the national 22%), while outright ownership (14%) and mortgaged ownership (15%) are both well below average. The employment mix is distinctive: professionals (28%) and technical workers (15%) are notably overrepresented, whilst trades (5%), plant and machinery operators (4%), and managers (8%) are all substantially below the national norm—a profile consistent with a university-centred population.