At a Glance
Average Property Price - DE73
£304,876
45
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - DE
£843
22
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - DE73
£44,059
73
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DE
6.0%
55
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DE73
2.1%
20
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DE
4.2%
72
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — DE73
Top 5 streets in DE73 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonge Hall Court | £955,000 |
| 2 | Wood End Lane | £915,000 |
| 3 | Narrow Lane | £835,000 |
| 4 | Wards Lane | £765,000 |
| 5 | Cross Street | £735,000 |
Highest Monthly Sales — DE73
The highest-value transaction recorded in DE73 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in DE73 is £315,000, close to the national midpoint. Ten-year annualised growth has been modest at 2.9%, placing it below average nationally for appreciation. Transaction activity has slowed: 269 sales were recorded in the latest full year, down from a ten-year average of 374 annually.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader DE postcode area stands at £826, below the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has been solid at 4.2% annually, outpacing the national trend. The rental yield has strengthened to 5.6% in the latest year, up from a ten-year average of 4.7%, reflecting favourable conditions for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £44,059, placing the area above the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 8.0x has edged up since 2016 (7.7x), indicating that housing affordability for purchase has tightened slightly over the period. Rental affordability has remained stable, with the rent-to-income ratio holding steady at 22.5% versus 22.7% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews towards older age groups: those aged 50–64 account for 21.4% of residents, well above the national average of 19.8%, while those aged 16–24 are underrepresented at 9.1% compared to 11.0% nationally. Home ownership is notably strong, with 37.1% owning outright and 33.5% with a mortgage, totalling 70.6% ownership versus 60.7% nationally. The professional workforce is elevated at 22.8%, and managers represent 15.2% of employment, both comfortably above national averages.