At a Glance
Average Property Price - OL13
£191,882
10
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - OL
£883
27
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - OL13
£32,005
14
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - OL
6.5%
81
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - OL13
5.6%
96
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - OL
5.7%
99
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — OL13
Top 5 streets in OL13 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brex | £750,000 |
| 2 | Dean | £745,000 |
| 3 | Tunstead | £480,000 |
| 3 | Weir Bottom | £480,000 |
| 5 | Coal Pit Lane | £467,500 |
Highest Monthly Sales — OL13
The highest-value transaction recorded in OL13 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in OL13 is £197,000, placing it among the most affordable areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 5.6% annually—significantly faster than the national average, ranking among the strongest performers across the country. Transaction volumes have eased recently, with 221 sales in the latest full year compared to a ten-year average of 264.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the OL postcode is £846, below the national midpoint. Rents have increased by 5.3% annually over ten years, substantially outpacing the national average. The flat yield stands at 5.9%, up from a ten-year average of 5.0%, reflecting a positive shift in returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £32,005, well below the national median. The price-to-income ratio has risen from 4.9x in 2016 to 5.1x today, indicating worsening purchase affordability over this period. Rental affordability has also deteriorated, with the rent-to-income ratio climbing from 23.4% to 25.3%, placing greater pressure on renters' household budgets.
Resident Demographic Profile
The age profile shows a notably higher proportion of residents aged 50–64 (21.4% against a national average of 19.8%), with correspondingly fewer young adults aged 16–24 (9.1% versus 11.0% nationally). The housing tenure mix is marked by a stronger concentration of mortgage-owning households (32.0% against 27.0% nationally) and a below-average share of outright owners. Employment is characterised by above-average representation in trades (13.5%), caring occupations (12.5%), and plant/machine roles (8.2%), alongside noticeably lower professional employment (15.4%).