At a Glance
Average Property Price - DN14
£233,810
23
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - DN
£678
3
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - DN14
£35,458
34
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DN
6.4%
77
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DN14
3.8%
72
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DN
3.5%
16
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — DN14
Top 5 streets in DN14 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jenny Hudscroft Lane | £800,000 |
| 1 | Howden Dyke Road | £800,000 |
| 3 | West Bank | £795,000 |
| 4 | Fleet Lane | £757,500 |
| 5 | Jetty Close | £682,500 |
Highest Monthly Sales — DN14
The highest-value transaction recorded in DN14 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £235,000 sits well below the national average, placing it among the most affordable areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.9% annually—a pace slightly above the national trend, suggesting steady if modest appreciation. Transaction activity has moderated in recent years, with 651 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 808, reflecting broader market softening.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents of £658 are significantly below the national average, ranking among the cheapest areas nationally. Rental growth has lagged the national pace over the past decade, though recent yield of 6.0% exceeds the 10-year average of 5.1%, indicating improved returns for buy-to-let investors in the current market.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £35,458 falls below the national average, placing the area in the lower-middle income band. The price-to-income ratio of 6.3x has risen from 5.4x in 2016, showing that property affordability has tightened modestly over the period. Rental affordability has improved, with rent-to-income ratio falling from 21.3% to 20.5%, reflecting rent growth that has not kept pace with income changes.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews slightly older, with those over 50 accounting for 43.0% compared to the national average of 39.4%, while young adults aged 16–24 are notably underrepresented at 8.6% versus 11.0% nationally. Owner-occupied housing is more prevalent, with 67.9% owned outright or with mortgage versus 60.7% nationally, while social renting is less common at 11.3%. The employment mix is weighted towards elementary and plant/machine roles, which together account for 28.1% of the workforce—well above the national 16.8%—reflecting the area's industrial heritage.