At a Glance
Average Property Price - DH7
£172,685
7
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - DH
£642
1
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - DH7
£35,893
37
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DH
6.2%
85
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DH7
3.3%
37
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DH
3.1%
6
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in DH7 is £173,000, placing it among the cheapest nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.3% annually—roughly in line with the national average. Transaction activity has slowed recently, with 498 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 607 annually.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader DH postcode area stands at £642, among the lowest in the country. Rents have grown at 3.1% annually over ten years, well below the national rate. The flat yield is currently 6.2%, notably higher than the 10-year average of 5.1%, suggesting improving returns for landlords in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £36,000 per year, below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 4.4x has improved significantly since 2016 (when it was 4.9x), reflecting both modest price growth and relative income stability. Rental affordability has also strengthened: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 20.2% in 2016 to 17.8% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews slightly older than average, with 20.9% aged 50–64 and 20.7% aged 65 and over, compared to respective national figures of 19.8% and 19.6%. Home ownership is relatively strong: 35.4% own outright and 28.5% own with a mortgage, whilst social renting is above average at 20.4%. The workforce is notably concentrated in manual and caring roles, with elementary occupations at 11.6% and caring roles at 10%, both slightly above the national norm.