At a Glance
Average Property Price - DY10
£279,000
36
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - DY
£864
32
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - DY10
£35,086
32
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DY
6.1%
79
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DY10
4.9%
87
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DY
4.3%
73
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in DY10 is £279,000, which sits below the national average. Over the past decade, the area has experienced annualised price growth of 4.9%, placing it among the fastest-growing postcode districts nationally. Transaction activity in the latest full year totalled 449 sales, notably below the 10-year average of 538, suggesting a recent softening in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader DY postcode area stands at £864, below the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has averaged 4.3% annually, outpacing the national median. The flat yield currently sits at 6.1%, representing a solid improvement from the 10-year average of 5.4%, indicating strengthening returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income in DY10 is £35,086, substantially below the national average. The price-to-income ratio has risen from 6.7x in 2016 to 7.5x today, signalling that property has become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also tightened, with the rent-to-income ratio increasing from 24.4% in 2016 to 25.3%, suggesting growing pressure on renters' budgets.
Resident Demographic Profile
The age profile is notably older than the national average, with residents aged 65 and over comprising 22.3% of the population compared to the national figure of 19.6%, and those aged 50–64 representing 20.5% versus 19.8%. Outright home ownership is elevated at 35.7%, reflecting the mature demographic. Employment is skewed towards trades (12.5% against the national average of 10.5%) and plant/machine operation (8.2% versus 6.6%), while professional roles are underrepresented at 16.1% compared to 20.5% nationally.