At a Glance
Average Property Price - DY14
£393,517
66
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - DY
£864
32
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - DY14
£34,937
31
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DY
6.1%
79
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DY14
4.0%
66
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DY
4.3%
73
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in DY14 is £394,000, placing it slightly above the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.0% annually—in line with the national average. Transaction activity has softened recently, with 74 sales in the latest year against a 10-year average of 99, suggesting reduced market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent stands at £864, well below the national median. Rental growth has outpaced the national trend, rising 4.3% annually over ten years, reflecting stronger demand in the broader DY postcode area. The flat yield currently sits at 6.1%, above its 10-year average of 5.4%, indicating improving returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £35,000, notably below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 12.3x has deteriorated since 2016 (when it stood at 9.3x), reflecting stronger property price growth than income growth and making purchase less affordable in real terms. Rental affordability has also worsened slightly, with rent-to-income rising from 24.4% in 2016 to 25.3% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than national norms: nearly one in three residents is aged 65 and over (against the national average of 20%), while those aged 16–24 are significantly underrepresented at just 7%. Home ownership is exceptionally strong—over half own their home outright, against the national average of 34%, and private renting is well below average. The employment profile is marked by above-average concentrations in skilled trades (17%) and management roles (16%), with fewer professionals than the national average.