At a Glance
Average Property Price - DY11
£271,168
34
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - DY
£864
32
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - DY11
£33,959
25
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DY
6.1%
79
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DY11
4.2%
73
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DY
4.3%
73
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
At £271,000, DY11 sits below the national average—among the cheaper quarters of the UK property market. The district has seen solid 10-year growth of 4.2% annually, which is notably stronger than the national trend. Transaction activity has cooled slightly, with 372 sales in the latest year against a 10-year average of 448, suggesting a more modest market pace.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents average £864, below the national median and reflecting the affordable character of the area. Rental growth has kept pace well with demand, rising 4.3% annually over the decade—faster than the national average. Flat yields have improved to 6.1% in the latest year, up from a 10-year average of 5.4%, indicating stronger rental returns for investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £34,000 is well below the national figure, placing the area in the lower quartile nationally. The price-to-income ratio stands at 7.6x, slightly worse than the 7.3x recorded in 2016, suggesting purchase affordability has tightened modestly. Rental affordability has also softened: renters now spend 25.3% of income on housing compared to 24.4% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older than average, with nearly a quarter aged 65 and over (compared to a national figure of 19.6%), while young adults aged 16–24 are notably underrepresented at 8.4%. Home ownership is strong, with 38% owning outright—well above the national average of 34%—and social rented housing represents a larger share than nationally. The employment profile is distinctive for a higher proportion of trades workers (13.2% against a national 10.5%) and caring roles (11% against 9.2%), reflecting the area's demographic mix and local employment character.