At a Glance
Average Property Price - DL5
£179,403
7
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - DL
£639
0
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - DL5
£33,514
22
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DL
5.5%
44
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DL5
2.9%
27
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DL
3.2%
14
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in DL5 is £179,000, placing it among the most affordable areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown by 2.9% annually—well below the national average, reflecting modest appreciation. Transaction activity has softened slightly, with 354 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 413, a decline of around 14%.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the broader DL postcode area stands at £639, among the cheapest in the country. Rents have grown by 3.2% annually over the past decade—below-average growth. The flat yield has risen to 5.5%, notably above its 10-year average of 4.6%, signalling improving returns for investors in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £33,514, below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 5.0x has tightened slightly from 4.9x in 2016, suggesting modest improvement in purchase affordability. Rental affordability has deteriorated: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 19.8% in 2016 to 21.1% today, indicating a growing squeeze on renters' budgets.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than the national average, with over one-fifth aged 65+ and a further 23% aged 50–64, compared to national averages of 19.6% and 19.8% respectively. The young adult population is proportionally smaller, particularly those aged 16–24 at 8.9% against 11.0% nationally. Housing is predominantly owner-occupied (63.3%), with social rented accommodation significantly more common at 22.2% versus 16.5% nationally. The employment profile is distinguished by a higher share of plant and machine operatives at 11.3%, alongside lower representation of professionals (15.1%) and managers (10.8%).