At a Glance
Average Property Price - DT5
£244,418
26
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - DT
£1,030
53
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - DT5
£36,802
42
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DT
5.1%
24
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DT5
3.1%
33
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DT
3.6%
33
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in DT5 is £244,000, placing it in the bottom quarter of the national market. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.1% annually—below the national average—suggesting steady but modest appreciation. Transaction activity has been softer recently, with 211 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 242 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the wider DT postcode area stands at £1,030, close to the national midpoint. Rental growth over 10 years has averaged 3.6% per annum, slightly below the national pace. The flat yield on rental investment currently sits at 5.1%, a meaningful rise from its 10-year average of 4.2%, reflecting improved rental income relative to capital values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £36,802 is slightly below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x has worsened since 2016 (when it stood at 6.5x), indicating that property affordability for buyers has become tighter. Rental affordability has also deteriorated: the rent-to-income ratio has climbed from 28.4% in 2016 to 31.2% today, suggesting tenants are spending a larger share of their income on housing.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than the national average, with over-50s accounting for 46.4% compared to the national figure of 39.4%. Outright ownership is strong at 40.2%, well above the national average of 33.7%, reflecting the area's appeal to older homeowners and retirees. The employment profile is weighted towards trades (14.7%) and caring professions (13.7%), both notably higher than national averages, while professional employment is unusually low at 11.3%.