At a Glance
Average Property Price - DL16
£164,535
5
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 - DL16
£33,798
24
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DL
6.0%
51
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DL16
2.1%
20
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 — DL16
Top 5 streets in DL16 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seven Hills Court | £500,000 |
| 1 | The Paddock | £500,000 |
| 3 | Eve Lane | £422,667 |
| 4 | St Charles Road | £408,705 |
| 5 | Green Lane | £395,000 |
Highest Monthly Sales — DL16
The highest-value transaction recorded in DL16 for each of the last 5 months.
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%.