At a Glance
Average Property Price - DA17
£360,071
58
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - DA
£1,502
82
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - DA17
£47,239
82
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DA
6.2%
82
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DA17
5.5%
94
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DA
4.8%
88
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in DA17 is £360,000, placing it slightly above the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 5.5% annually—among the fastest growth rates nationally. Transaction volumes have softened recently, with 186 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 229, reflecting a more subdued market.
Rent & Yield Trends
The average monthly rent of £1,502 (figures reflect the broader DA postcode area) sits well above the national average, positioning it among the pricier rental markets. Rental growth over ten years has averaged 4.8% per annum, also significantly faster than the national pace. The current flat yield of 6.2% has strengthened notably from its 10-year average of 5.0%, indicating improving returns for landlords.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes in the area average £47,239, placing them among the highest nationally. Purchase affordability has improved meaningfully: the price-to-income ratio has fallen from 8.0x in 2016 to 7.3x today, easing the burden of home ownership. Rental affordability has moved in the opposite direction, with the rent-to-income ratio rising from 29.9% to 31%, meaning tenants now dedicate a slightly larger share of income to housing costs.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably family-oriented, with under-15s comprising 22.5%—well above the national average of 17.5%—and a correspondingly high proportion of 35–49 year-olds at 22.1%. The 65+ population is notably underrepresented at 12%, suggesting a younger demographic overall. Homeownership is weaker than nationally, with only 52.6% owning outright or with a mortgage versus the national 60.7%, while private and social renting are both more prevalent. The employment mix leans toward elementary occupations (12.1% versus 10.2% nationally) and caring roles (10.3% versus 9.2%), whilst professional roles are less common at 17.8% against the national 20.5%.