At a Glance
Average Property Price - DL4
£100,908
0
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - DL
£639
0
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Average Net Household Income - DL4
£29,423
7
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DL
5.5%
44
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DL4
1.8%
7
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DL
3.2%
14
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in DL4 is £101,000, placing it among the cheapest nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 1.8% annually—well below the national average, reflecting slower appreciation in this rural market. Transaction activity has slowed recently, with 95 sales in the latest full year compared to a ten-year average of 150, suggesting a quieter market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader DL postcode area stands at £639, well below the national level. Rental growth over ten years has averaged 3.2% annually, modestly below the national pace. Yields have improved notably, rising from a ten-year average of 4.6% to a current 5.5%, indicating strengthening returns for landlords in this area.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £29,423, significantly below the national average. Purchase affordability has improved markedly: the price-to-income ratio has fallen from 4.1x in 2016 to 3.3x today, making property notably more accessible. Rental affordability has weakened slightly, with rent-to-income rising from 19.8% to 21.1%, reflecting rent growth outpacing wage rises.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older, with those aged 50 and over representing 42.3% of residents compared to 39.4% nationally. The working-age population is correspondingly younger in profile. Employment is heavily concentrated in manual and service trades: trades account for 14.2% of the workforce (well above the 10.5% national average), elementary roles for 14.1%, and caring professions for 12.2%, while professional occupations are underrepresented at 10.4%. Social rented housing is more prevalent here than nationally, at 23.1% of tenure.