At a Glance
Average Property Price - DN5
£208,589
14
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - DN
£658
2
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - DN5
£34,310
27
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DN
6.0%
69
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DN5
3.7%
57
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DN
3.2%
14
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £208,589 places DN5 well below the national average, among the least expensive postcode districts in the country. Over the past decade, prices have grown by 3.7% annually—broadly in line with the national trend. Transaction activity has eased slightly, with 467 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 537, suggesting a modest slowdown in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rents are exceptionally low at £658 per month, among the cheapest in the nation. Rental growth of 3.2% annually has lagged behind the national average, reflecting limited upward pressure in the lettings market. However, the flat yield of 6.0% has strengthened from a 10-year average of 5.1%, indicating improving returns for buy-to-let investors despite slower rental inflation.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £34,310 is below the national average, placing the area in the lower-middle range nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x has edged up since 2016 (5.2x), suggesting that affordability for buyers has tightened slightly. Rental affordability has improved marginally, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 21.3% in 2016 to 20.5% today, though this remains a meaningful proportion of household income.
Resident Demographic Profile
The age profile is broadly balanced with the national average, though the 50–64 age band is slightly elevated at 20.8%. Housing tenure shows a notably higher proportion of outright ownership at 35% versus the national average of 33.7%, reflecting a more established population. The employment structure is distinctive for an elevated share of elementary occupations at 16.2%, well above the national average of 10.2%, while professional and managerial roles are underrepresented at 13% and 10.3% respectively.