L1 vs LE2: house prices compared
A side-by-side look at sold prices in L1 and LE2, from official Land Registry records — overall and by property type, with the more affordable area highlighted.
On median sold price, L1 is the more affordable of the two, at £169,300 versus £260,000.
Green marks the more affordable (lower-priced) area for each measure. Figures cover the whole district over the last three years and are a market guide, not a valuation of any home.
L1 vs LE2 — FAQs
Is L1 or LE2 cheaper to buy in?
L1 is the more affordable on recent sales: its median sold price is £169,300 against £260,000 — a gap of £90,700, from HM Land Registry data over the last three years.
What is the average house price in L1?
The median sold price in L1 over the last three years was £169,300 (mean £175,238), from 604 recorded sales.
What is the average house price in LE2?
The median sold price in LE2 over the last three years was £260,000 (mean £304,152), from 2,747 recorded sales.
How do I compare two specific homes in L1 and LE2?
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Sold-price figures derived from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (© Crown copyright), under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full reports also draw on HM Land Registry, Ordnance Survey, Environment Agency, VOA, Ofsted, Police.uk, DEFRA, ONS and more.