At a Glance
Average Property Price - DH5
£149,310
3
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 - DH5
£32,901
18
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DH
6.2%
69
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DH5
1.1%
9
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 — DH5
Top 5 streets in DH5 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring Meadows | £795,000 |
| 2 | Pittington Road | £675,000 |
| 3 | Getter Court | £419,330 |
| 4 | The Grove | £408,333 |
| 5 | Hall Lane | £395,000 |
Highest Monthly Sales — DH5
The highest-value transaction recorded in DH5 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in DH5 is £156,000, placing it among the most affordable areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at just 1.3% annually—significantly below the national trend. Transaction activity has declined: 244 sales were recorded in the latest full year, down from a 10-year average of 324 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader DH postcode stands at £642, well below the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has been modest at 3.1% annually, lagging behind national increases. The flat yield has strengthened to 6.2%, up from a 10-year average of 5.1%, reflecting a favourable shift for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £33,000 is notably below the national average. Purchase affordability has improved significantly: the price-to-income ratio has fallen to 4.5x from 5.3x in 2016, making property ownership more accessible. Rental affordability has also improved, with the rent-to-income ratio declining to 17.8% from 20.2% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older, with over-50s representing 44% of residents compared to 39% nationally, and those aged 65+ at nearly 23%. The working-age population is correspondingly younger-skewed, with 16–24s at just 8.7% versus 11% nationally. Housing tenure reflects high social rental provision at 26%—well above the national 16.5%—whilst private rented accommodation at 13% is considerably below average. The employment mix is weighted towards trades, elementary work, and caring roles, with professionals underrepresented.