At a Glance
Average Property Price - DT9
£400,073
67
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - DT
£1,030
53
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - DT9
£40,108
59
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DT
5.1%
24
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DT9
3.0%
30
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DT
3.6%
33
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in DT9 is £400,000, placing it above the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.0% annually—a below-average rate of appreciation compared to national trends. Transaction activity last year stood at 299 sales, down from a 10-year average of 380, suggesting a moderating market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader DT postcode area is £1,030, close to the national median. Rental growth over a decade has averaged 3.6% annually, which is below the national pace. The flat yield has risen to 5.1%, notably ahead of its 10-year average of 4.2%, indicating improved returns for landlords in recent conditions.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income stands at £40,100, marginally above the national midpoint. The purchase affordability ratio has deteriorated: properties now cost 10.1 times annual income, compared to 9.2 times in 2016, reflecting slower wage growth relative to price rises. Rental affordability has similarly weakened, with monthly rent now consuming 31.2% of income versus 28.4% a decade ago.
Resident Demographic Profile
DT9 has an exceptionally mature population: 31.5% are aged 65 and over, nearly double the national average, while those aged 25–34 comprise just 8.6%, well below the national norm. Housing tenure reflects this profile—45.3% own outright, significantly higher than the national 33.7%, while private rental is notably lower at 18.3%. The employment mix leans toward trades (14.4%) and caring professions (10.1%), both above national levels, consistent with an older, service-oriented community.