Property trends for DL9

    DL9 covers parts of County Durham and Northumberland in the north-east of England. It is a rural and semi-rural area with a quieter, more traditional character.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - DL9

    £185,350

    9

    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 - DL9

    £43,235

    70

    National percentile

    2023 census data

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - DL

    6.0%

    51

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DL9

    2.4%

    28

    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 — DL9

    Top 5 streets in DL9 ranked by 3-year average sale price.

    #Street3Y Avg
    1Hawthorne Avenue£435,000
    2Hunton Road£370,000
    3Derby Way£336,000
    4Wetherby Close£332,500
    5Ringwood Road£320,000

    Latest Rent — DL9

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The average property price in DL9 is £186,000, placing it among the most affordable districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.3% annually—significantly below the national average pace. Transaction volumes have eased recently, with 116 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 144.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Monthly rents in the broader DL postcode area average £639, well below the national norm. Over ten years, rents have grown at 3.2% annually, a below-average rate of increase. The flat yield now stands at 5.5%, notably higher than its 10-year average of 4.6%, reflecting a tightening of the price-to-rent relationship in the district's favour.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average household income of £43,235 sits above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 4.3x has worsened slightly since 2016 (when it was 4.1x), suggesting purchase affordability has tightened modestly. Rental affordability has also declined, with the rent-to-income ratio rising from 19.8% in 2016 to 21.1% today.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The population skews notably younger than average, with 21.6% under 15 and 16.4% aged 16–24, well above the national averages of 17.5% and 11.0% respectively. Conversely, those aged 50–64 and 65+ are underrepresented. The private rental sector dominates at 34.6%, far above the national average of 21.7%, while outright ownership is below average at 21.1%. Employment is heavily skewed toward technical roles, which account for 29.6% of the workforce—more than double the national average of 13.2%—while professional and managerial employment are notably lower than average.

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