At a Glance
Average Property Price - DT11
£376,132
63
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - DT
£1,030
53
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - DT11
£41,128
63
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DT
5.1%
24
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DT11
2.9%
27
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DT
3.6%
33
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in DT11 is £376,000, placing it slightly above the national midpoint. Over the past decade, the area has seen annualised price growth of 2.9%, which is notably slower than the national average. Transaction numbers have softened in the latest year, with 393 sales against a 10-year average of 445 per annum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader DT postcode area stands at £1,030, close to the national average. Rental growth over ten years has reached 3.6% annually, below the national pace. The current flat yield of 5.1% is a welcome improvement on the 10-year average of 4.2%, suggesting rental returns have strengthened recently.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in DT11 is £41,128, slightly above the national average. Purchase affordability has edged backward: the price-to-income ratio now stands at 8.9x, up from 8.7x in 2016. Rental affordability has similarly weakened, with rent now taking 31.2% of household income compared to 28.4% seven years ago.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area shows a distinctly older age profile: over a quarter of residents are aged 65 or over, well above the national average of 19.6%. The 50–64 age bracket is also overrepresented at 21.2%. Housing tenure reflects strong owner-occupation, with 40.3% owning outright—significantly higher than the national figure of 33.7%. Employment is notably skewed toward skilled trades (13.8%) and caring professions (10.1%), both above national norms, while professional employment (17.3%) is slightly below average.