At a Glance
Average Property Price - DY7
£435,133
73
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - DY
£864
32
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - DY7
£38,746
53
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DY
6.1%
79
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DY7
3.3%
38
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DY
4.3%
73
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £435,000 places DY7 among the more expensive areas nationally. However, price growth over the past decade has been measured at 3.3% annually—below the national average—reflecting a more subdued market trajectory. Transaction activity has slowed noticeably, with 77 sales recorded in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 108, indicating reduced buyer interest.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rental levels in the broader DY postcode area sit below the national average at £864 per month, though rent growth has been stronger than most regions at 4.3% annually. The flat yield currently stands at 6.1%, up from a 10-year average of 5.4%, suggesting improved returns for landlords in recent times.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £38,746 sits near the national midpoint. The price-to-income ratio of 11.4x has deteriorated materially since 2016 (9.2x), making property purchase significantly less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has also edged slightly worse, with the rent-to-income ratio rising from 24.4% to 25.3% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
DY7 has a distinctly older population profile: those aged 50–64 and 65+ together account for over half of residents, well above national norms. Conversely, the under-15 and 16–24 age groups are substantially underrepresented. Housing tenure is heavily weighted towards outright ownership at 48.2%—significantly higher than the national average of 33.7%—whilst private renting is notably low at 11.5%. Professionally qualified workers are overrepresented, making up 23.2% of the workforce, whilst elementary occupations and sales roles are below average.