What You Need to Earn to Buy in LS2

The median home in LS2 sold for £164,000. To buy at that price you'd typically need a household income of about £31,000 — 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 LS2

Deposit %	Deposit £	Mortgage needed
5%	£8,200	£155,800
10%	£16,400	£147,600
15%	£24,600	£139,400
25%	£41,000	£123,000

A typical mortgage on the £164,000 median (85% LTV, 4.5% over 25 years) costs around £775/month. Based on 85 Land Registry sales.

Common questions about buying in LS2

What salary do you need to buy a house in LS2?

The median home in LS2 sold for £164,000. With a 15% deposit and a typical 4.5× income multiple, you'd need a household income of about £31,000 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 LS2?

Borrowing £139,400 (85% of the £164,000 median) at 4.5% over 25 years works out at roughly £775 a month on a repayment basis.

How much deposit do you need to buy in LS2?

On the £164,000 median price, a 5% deposit is £8,200 and a 10% deposit is £16,400. A larger deposit usually unlocks lower rates.

Are house prices in LS2 rising or falling?

Based on the latest Land Registry sold prices, prices in LS2 are not enough recent sales to show a trend, across 85 recorded sales.

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