At a Glance
Average Property Price - DA16
£458,653
77
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - DA
£1,511
82
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - DA16
£50,389
89
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DA
6.4%
77
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DA16
3.0%
46
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DA
4.5%
85
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — DA16
Top 5 streets in DA16 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danson Mead | £980,000 |
| 2 | Moat Croft | £745,000 |
| 3 | Huxley Road | £640,000 |
| 4 | Sherwood Road | £620,000 |
| 5 | Selwyn Crescent | £615,500 |
Highest Monthly Sales — DA16
The highest-value transaction recorded in DA16 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in DA16 is £460,000, placing it among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.0% annually, which is close to the national average pace. Transaction activity has softened in the latest year, with 360 sales compared to a 10-year average of 424 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the wider DA postcode area stand at £1,502, well above the national median. Rents have grown at 4.8% annually over the past decade, significantly faster than the typical rate nationally. The flat yield has expanded to 6.2%, up from a 10-year average of 5.0%, reflecting stronger rental income relative to property values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in DA16 is £50,389, placing the area among the highest-earning nationally. The price-to-income ratio stands at 8.8x, unchanged since 2016, indicating that affordability for purchase has remained consistent over the past eight years. Rental affordability has tightened: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 29.9% to 31%, suggesting rental costs now consume a slightly larger share of household income.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews slightly older and more family-oriented than the national average, with 21.3% aged 35–49 and 19.4% under 15, while the 16–24 age group is noticeably underrepresented at 9.5%. Housing tenure is notably weighted towards ownership: 39.8% own with a mortgage and 37.9% own outright, both well above national norms, while private and social renting are correspondingly lower. The employment mix is more concentrated in administrative roles (14.2%, above the national 9.0%) and trades (11.3%), with below-average representation in elementary occupations and plant/machine work.