At a Glance
Average Property Price - DA17
£374,052
63
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 - DA17
£47,239
82
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DA
6.4%
77
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DA17
4.1%
79
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 — DA17
Top 5 streets in DA17 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berkhampstead Road | £702,500 |
| 2 | Bedwell Road | £680,000 |
| 3 | Grant Close | £580,000 |
| 4 | Smarden Close | £575,000 |
| 5 | Eardley Road | £555,625 |
Highest Monthly Sales — DA17
The highest-value transaction recorded in DA17 for each of the last 5 months.
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%.