At a Glance
Average Property Price - DY12
£338,491
53
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - DY
£864
32
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - DY12
£35,513
35
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DY
6.1%
79
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DY12
4.1%
71
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DY
4.3%
73
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in DY12 is £338,491, close to the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.1% annually—a pace that ranks among the faster-growing districts nationally. Transaction activity in the latest year stood at 156 sales, in line with its 10-year average of 159, suggesting a stable and consistent market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader DY area is £864, notably below the national average. Rents have nonetheless grown at 4.3% annually over ten years, outpacing national rent growth. The flat yield stands at 6.1%, above the 10-year average of 5.4%, indicating improving returns for landlords in recent times.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £35,513, below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 9.7x has deteriorated since 2016 (when it stood at 8.3x), reflecting that property affordability has worsened. Rental affordability has also softened: the rent-to-income ratio has edged up from 24.4% in 2016 to 25.3% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
DY12 has a distinctly older population: those aged 65 and over account for 31% of residents, well above the national figure of 19.6%, whilst those under 15 and aged 16–24 are both underrepresented. Owner-occupation is strong at 75.4% (outright plus mortgaged), significantly above the national average of 60.7%. The workforce skews towards managers and trades, which together comprise 30.4% of employment, compared to a national combined figure of 23.9%.