At a Glance
Average Property Price - DL12
£236,039
24
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - DL
£660
1
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - DL12
£2,310
0
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DL
6.0%
51
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DL12
2.5%
30
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DL
3.5%
21
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — DL12
Top 5 streets in DL12 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laneside | £805,000 |
| 2 | Folly Top | £785,000 |
| 2 | Balmer Lane | £785,000 |
| 4 | Snaisgill Road | £730,000 |
| 5 | Darlington Road | £645,000 |
Highest Monthly Sales — DL12
The highest-value transaction recorded in DL12 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in DL12 is £272,000, placing it well below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.7% annually—close to the national pace. Transaction activity has softened: 170 sales were recorded in the latest full year, down from the ten-year average of 212, suggesting a gradual thinning of the market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader DL postcode area stands at £639, among the lowest in the UK. Rental growth has been modest at 3.2% per year, materially slower than the national trend. The flat yield has improved to 5.5%, up from a ten-year average of 4.6%, reflecting a favourable shift in the rental return on capital invested.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £2,310 per month, substantially below the national figure and among the lowest in the country. The price-to-income ratio has deteriorated sharply to 117.3x from just 6.5x in 2016, indicating that property values have outpaced wage growth significantly and affordability for owner-occupation has become severely constrained. Rental affordability has also worsened: the rent-to-income ratio has risen to 21.1% from 19.8%, meaning renters now commit a larger share of earnings to housing.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older: those aged 50 and above represent over half the population, with pensioners (65+) comprising 27.5% compared to the national average of 19.6%. Conversely, young adults aged 16–34 are significantly underrepresented. Housing is dominated by outright ownership (45%), well above the national average, while mortgage-backed ownership is below par at 24.3%. The employment profile reflects a strong presence in skilled trades (16.3%) and a lower proportion of professionals (16.3%), mirroring the rural and traditional character of the area.