At a Glance
Average Property Price - DH1
£263,123
32
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - DH
£660
0
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - DH1
£39,986
58
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DH
6.2%
69
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DH1
2.0%
18
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DH
3.3%
11
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — DH1
Top 5 streets in DH1 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramside Park | £1,570,000 |
| 2 | Bishops Gate | £1,400,000 |
| 3 | Larches Road | £1,295,000 |
| 4 | Long Garth | £1,186,350 |
| 5 | Potters Bank | £1,155,000 |
Highest Monthly Sales — DH1
The highest-value transaction recorded in DH1 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in DH1 stands at £263,000, placing it below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 1.9% per year—among the slowest rates nationally. Transaction volume has declined to 448 sales in the latest full year, down from a 10-year average of 614 annually, reflecting reduced market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader DH postcode is £642, among the lowest in the country. Rental growth over the past decade has averaged 3.1% per year, well below the national pace. The current flat yield of 6.2% sits above its 10-year average of 5.1%, indicating an improvement in rental returns relative to property values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income in DH1 is £40,000, slightly above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x has improved considerably since 2016 (when it stood at 7.1x), making property purchase more affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has also strengthened: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen to 17.8% from 20.2% in 2016, suggesting rents now consume a smaller share of household income.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is heavily skewed towards young adults, with those aged 16–24 representing 36.9%—far above the national average of 11.0%—reflecting the dominant student population. Conversely, those aged 25–34 account for just 9.8%, well below the national 13.4%. The professional workforce is notably strong at 31.4% compared to the national 20.5%, while trades workers are underrepresented at 6.8% against the national 10.5%. Ownership patterns are relatively balanced, with 36.5% owning outright and 25.3% in both mortgaged and private rented tenure.