Property trends for DA10

    DA10 covers Swalecliffe and surrounding areas in the Isle of Sheppey, north Kent, positioned between the Thames Estuary and the Kent mainland. It is a residential seaside community with a mixed demographic profile and moderate property activity.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - DA10

    £360,273

    59

    National percentile

    Average Monthly Rent - DA

    £1,502

    82

    National percentile

    Average Net Household Income - DA10

    £49,359

    87

    National percentile

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - DA

    6.2%

    82

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DA10

    3.0%

    29

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DA

    4.8%

    88

    National percentile

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The latest average property price in DA10 is £360,000, close to the national median. Ten-year annualised growth has averaged 3.0%, which is markedly slower than the national pace, placing it among the more subdued performers. Transaction volumes have fallen significantly, with 170 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 321—a 47% decline that reflects weaker local demand.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Average monthly rent across the wider DA postcode area stands at £1,502, among the highest nationally. Ten-year rent growth of 4.8% is notably strong, outpacing most regions. The flat yield has improved to 6.2%, up from a 10-year average of 5.0%, indicating enhanced returns for buy-to-let investors in recent years.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average net household income of £49,359 is well above the national average, placing the area in the higher income bracket nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 7.9x has improved modestly since 2016 (8.1x), suggesting purchase affordability has edged forward. Rental affordability has tightened, however, with rent-to-income rising from 29.9% to 31%, indicating a larger proportion of income now needed to cover rental costs.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The population is notably family-oriented, with 24.1% aged under 15—well above the national average of 17.5%—and a strong 25–34 cohort at 20.5%. By contrast, the 16–24 and 65+ age groups are underrepresented. Tenure patterns show a strong mortgage-owning base at 41.2% (well above the 27.0% national average) and unusually high shared ownership at 5.2%, coupled with below-average outright ownership at 16.1%. The employment mix skews towards professionals and technical workers, with a notably high administrative workforce at 11.5%.

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