What You Need to Earn to Buy in LA18

The median home in LA18 sold for £110,000. To buy at that price you'd typically need a household income of about £21,000 — based on a 15% deposit and a 4.5× income multiple. Prices are not enough recent sales to show a trend.

Deposit needed to buy in LA18

Deposit %	Deposit £	Mortgage needed
5%	£5,500	£104,500
10%	£11,000	£99,000
15%	£16,500	£93,500
25%	£27,500	£82,500

A typical mortgage on the £110,000 median (85% LTV, 4.5% over 25 years) costs around £520/month. Based on 147 Land Registry sales.

Common questions about buying in LA18

What salary do you need to buy a house in LA18?

The median home in LA18 sold for £110,000. With a 15% deposit and a typical 4.5× income multiple, you'd need a household income of about £21,000 to buy at that price. Higher-multiple lenders can reduce the income required — check your own figure with the affordability calculator.

How much is a typical mortgage payment in LA18?

Borrowing £93,500 (85% of the £110,000 median) at 4.5% over 25 years works out at roughly £520 a month on a repayment basis.

How much deposit do you need to buy in LA18?

On the £110,000 median price, a 5% deposit is £5,500 and a 10% deposit is £11,000. A larger deposit usually unlocks lower rates.

Are house prices in LA18 rising or falling?

Based on the latest Land Registry sold prices, prices in LA18 are not enough recent sales to show a trend, across 147 recorded sales.

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