At a Glance
Average Property Price - DA16
£459,660
76
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - DA
£1,502
82
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - DA16
£50,389
89
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DA
6.2%
82
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DA16
4.0%
65
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DA
4.8%
88
National percentile
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.