At a Glance
Average Property Price - DT3
£364,615
59
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - DT
£1,030
53
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - DT3
£37,327
46
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DT
5.1%
24
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DT3
3.3%
38
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DT
3.6%
33
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in DT3 stands at £365,000, placing it near the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.3% annually—below the national average—suggesting a steady but unspectacular market. Transaction volumes have eased recently, with 397 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 460, indicating a slightly softer market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader DT postcode is £1,030, in line with the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has been 3.6% per annum, below the pace seen nationally. The flat yield has improved to 5.1% from a 10-year average of 4.2%, reflecting stronger returns for landlords in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household incomes in DT3 average £37,327, marginally below the national mean. The price-to-income ratio stands at 10.4x, having risen from 8.9x in 2016—affordability for homebuyers has deteriorated notably over this period. The rent-to-income ratio has also worsened, moving from 28.4% to 31.2%, indicating that rental costs now claim a larger share of household earnings.
Resident Demographic Profile
DT3 has a distinctly older demographic profile: nearly three in ten residents are aged 65 or over (compared to just under one-fifth nationally), while both younger cohorts—under 15s and 16–24s—are significantly underrepresented. Outright ownership is notably high at 45%, reflecting the prevalence of older, mortgage-free households. The employment mix shows a higher than average proportion in trades and caring roles, with professionals slightly below the national average.