At a Glance
Average Property Price - DL2
£259,252
32
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 - DL2
£39,229
55
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DL
6.0%
51
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DL2
1.8%
15
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 — DL2
Top 5 streets in DL2 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roman Way | £675,000 |
| 2 | Tower Hill | £650,000 |
| 3 | West End | £635,000 |
| 4 | Romangate | £625,000 |
| 5 | Castle Close | £615,000 |
Highest Monthly Sales — DL2
The highest-value transaction recorded in DL2 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in DL2 is £271,000, placing it below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at an annualised rate of 2.3%, which is considerably slower than the national trend. Transaction volumes have slowed in the latest year, with 369 sales recorded against a 10-year average of 421 per annum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the DL postcode area stand at £639, well below the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has averaged 3.2% annually, outpaced by the national rate. The flat yield currently stands at 5.5%, notably higher than its 10-year average of 4.6%, signalling improved rental returns in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in DL2 is £39,229, close to the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x has improved modestly since 2016 (when it stood at 6.9x), making properties somewhat more affordable relative to incomes. However, rental affordability has tightened: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 19.8% to 21.1% over the same period, indicating rents are now claiming a larger share of household budgets.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably older population profile, with over-50s comprising 48% of residents compared to 39.4% nationally, and pensioners alone making up nearly a quarter of the population. Home ownership is particularly strong: 42.2% own outright (against 33.7% nationally) and a further 33% own with a mortgage, reflecting a stable, established community. The employment mix is broadly representative, though with slightly higher representation in managerial roles (15.1% vs 13.4% nationally).