At a Glance
Average Property Price - DL16
£165,182
5
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - DL
£639
0
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - DL16
£33,798
24
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DL
5.5%
44
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DL16
2.7%
21
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DL
3.2%
14
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in DL16 is £165,000, placing it among the most affordable districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.7% per annum — slower than the national average. Transaction activity has declined notably: 278 sales in the latest year against a 10-year average of 393 annually, suggesting softer demand.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the DL postcode area stands at £639, well below the national average. Rents have grown at 3.2% per annum over the past decade, a modest pace nationally. The flat yield is currently 5.5%, a meaningful improvement on the 10-year average of 4.6%, reflecting stronger returns for landlords in recent conditions.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £34,000 sits below the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 4.6x shows improved affordability compared to 2016 (4.9x), making purchase more achievable for local earners. Rental affordability has tightened: the rent-to-income ratio stands at 21.1%, up from 19.8% in 2016, indicating that rents are claiming a larger share of household budgets.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews slightly older than average, with the 50–64 and 65+ age groups each representing 20% or more. The 16–24 age group is notably underrepresented at 9.7%, suggesting younger out-migration. Social rented housing is above average at 21.4%, reflecting the area's stronger reliance on affordable rental stock. Employment is dominated by trades (11.3%) and plant/machine operators (9.8%), well above national norms, while professional occupations are underrepresented at 16.4%.