At a Glance
Average Property Price - PL13
£313,369
46
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - PL
£982
47
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - PL13
£33,191
20
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - PL
5.7%
60
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - PL13
2.8%
22
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - PL
3.8%
45
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in PL13 is £313,000, close to the national median. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.8% annually—well below the national average, reflecting slower appreciation than most UK markets. Transaction volumes have declined: 151 sales in the latest year compared with a 10-year average of 208, suggesting a tightening market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader PL area stands at £982, close to the national midpoint. Rental growth over ten years has been 3.8% annually, slightly below the national pace. Flat yields have risen to 5.7%, up meaningfully from a 10-year average of 4.7%, indicating improved returns for landlords in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £33,191 is well below the national average, placing the area among the less affluent regions. The price-to-income ratio of 10.3x has worsened since 2016 (when it stood at 8.9x), signalling that property has become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has remained essentially stable, with rent-to-income at 27.6% compared to 27.7% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably aged: over one third are 65 or over (compared with a national average of 19.6%), while those under 25 are significantly underrepresented at just 18.8% of the total. Housing is dominated by outright ownership at 50.3%, more than 16 percentage points above the national average. The employment mix is strongly weighted towards trades (17.9%) and managers (14.9%), with professionals well below the national average at 13.6%.