Property trends for DA11

    DA11 covers Swalecliffe and surrounding areas in the Isle of Sheppey, off the Kent coast. It is a residential district with seaside heritage and a family-oriented character.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - DA11

    £342,566

    54

    National percentile

    Average Monthly Rent - DA

    £1,502

    82

    National percentile

    Average Net Household Income - DA11

    £41,354

    64

    National percentile

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - DA

    6.2%

    82

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DA11

    4.8%

    85

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DA

    4.8%

    88

    National percentile

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The latest average property price in DA11 is £343,000, slightly above the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.8% annually — among the fastest-growing areas nationally. Transaction activity last year stood at 355 sales, down from a ten-year average of 487 annually.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Average monthly rent in the broader DA postcode is £1,502, placing it among the most expensive nationally for rental costs. Rents have grown at 4.8% annually over ten years, also among the fastest-growing nationally. The flat yield currently stands at 6.2%, meaningfully above its ten-year average of 5.0%, reflecting improved returns for landlords.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average net household income is £41,354, modestly above the national average. The price-to-income ratio has deteriorated from 7.2x in 2016 to 7.8x today, suggesting property has become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also weakened, with the rent-to-income ratio rising from 29.9% in 2016 to 31% currently.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The population skews notably younger than the national average, with 21.9% aged under 15 compared to 17.5% nationally, and a correspondingly smaller older population (13.9% aged 65+). The private rental sector is substantially above average at 26.9%, while outright ownership is lower than national norms at 24%. Employment is marked by a higher proportion of elementary occupations (14.6% vs 10.2% nationally) and plant/machine workers (9.9% vs 6.6%), alongside notably fewer professionals (15.4% vs 20.5%).

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