At a Glance
Average Property Price - DH6
£157,205
4
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - DH
£642
1
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - DH6
£33,743
23
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DH
6.2%
85
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DH6
3.9%
62
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DH
3.1%
6
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in DH6 is £157,000, placing it among the cheapest nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.9% per year—a rate slightly above the national average. Transaction volumes have moderated to 490 sales in the latest full year, down from a 10-year average of 574 annually.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader DH postcode area stand at £642, among the lowest in the country. Rent growth over ten years has averaged 3.1% per year, well below the national pace. The flat yield currently sits at 6.2%, up from a 10-year average of 5.1%, signalling improving returns for landlords in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £33,743, below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 4.3x has improved meaningfully since 2016 when it stood at 4.6x, indicating homes have become more affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 20.2% to 17.8%, easing the burden on renters.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than average, with those aged 50–64 representing 21.8% (compared to 19.8% nationally) and over-65s at 20.2% versus 19.6% nationally. The housing tenure profile shows a higher proportion in social rented accommodation at 21.6%, well above the national average of 16.5%, and a lower private rented share at 14.7%. The workforce is skewed towards trades and elementary roles, which together account for 23% of employment, significantly above the national average of 20.7%.