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Dalston can be a tough place to find accurate information like any city in the UK. Read on to learn about which data to stay on top of when looking at house for sale in Dalston.
On top of this, keep reading for detailed information on the demographics of Dalston in London. This is crucial in finding houses for sale in the UK, that are worth investing in for the long term too.
How are rental yields of the houses for sale different to the rest of the UK in Dalston?
The figure of rental yield is commonly looked at by investors who wish to increase their income by investing in areas where rental yields of the houses for sale are higher. Usually, the higher the rental yield, the more attractive a house for sale is for an investor. This is why it is common for landlords to increase rent using section 13, to maximise this yield, as it is so important.
Nonetheless, there are also instances where an investor will go with a house with lower yields in order to benefit from the appreciation of a house too which is why it’s vital to look into all the details of Dalston.
The data below shows the rental yield, rent turnover and the percentage of the money made on the sale of a house. The data is broken down into the county city is in (London) as well as the broader region; Greater London.
Average Yield | Average Asking rent | Turnover (rental) | Turnover (sale) | |
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Dalston | £0 | £2,057 | £1 | £0 |
London | 3.96% | £2,001.05 | 129.93% | 12.05% |
Greater London | 0.04 | 1,898.58 | £1 | 13.30% |
Also, you can compare other data to the table above such as the number of houses sold per month in Dalston which is 16 and get a better understanding of the housing market.
This is great if you want to gauge if investors are actively looking for houses for sale in the area over other areas in the UK which may be an induction of how profitable Dalston is to invest in. Both in terms of rental yield and capital appreciation.
Are there new houses being built in Dalston to make it grow?
Growth in the area can be a good signal of a booming house market. However, too much growth could also have negative consequences on the capital appreciation of a house as time goes on.
Take a look at the table below for Dalston that shows the growth in recent years.
1 year | 3 years | 5 years | |
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Dalston growth rate | 14% | 22% | 25% |
High growth rates can signal an appreciating housing market, nonetheless, if there are too many houses being built, this could reduce demand for housing as the supply of houses for sale starts to catch up with the demand. Leading to stagnation or a decline in house pricing so understanding the growth in Dalston is important.
In general, for the city of Dalston, what are the final purchase prices for the houses for sale?
There are a lot of factors that impact the final sale price a house for sale sells for in the UK and in Dalston. In Dalston, this sale price works out to be £607,534. As an example, a factor like population growth over the last 10 years which works out to be 17% in Dalston and impacts house prices of the houses for sale.
Housing category | Total final sale price |
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Average sold price (detached) | no relevant data for this city |
Average sold price (semi-detached) | £1,281,572 |
Average sold price (terraced) | £1,089,736 |
Average sold price (flat) | £508,768 |
Above, the exact type of house is also shown to vary in price in a table in Dalston. You may think that the bigger the house is the more expensive, but actually, this table is more based on the demand for the properties in each category.
Housing category | Sale price per square foot |
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Average sold price/sqft | £7,750 |
Average sold price/sqft (new build) | £7,780 |
Average sold price/sqft (old stock) | £7,685 |
In addition, here is the price per square foot. By taking this data and doing an average, it is also possible to work out the average square foot of houses in Dalston which is £7,980. From here you can get a sense of the price of the overall housing market and therefore, also find out the prices of the houses for sale.
What is the asking price on average of houses for sale in Dalston?
As you go ahead and make offers on a house for sale, it is sometimes best to know what other people are offering for the same type of house for sale so you know what to offer yourself to get a good deal. So you should know, the average asking price of Dalston is £624,841.
Even though the asking price is not what the eventual price the house is sold at, making a note of the averages for the city of Dalston is useful when negotiating and knowing what to expect for every type of house for sale.
Average price of houses for sale in Dalston
Average asking price (1 bed) | £425,599 |
Average asking price (2 bed) | £601,878 |
Average asking price (3 bed) | £852,988 |
Average asking price (4 bed) | £1,278,917 |
Average asking price (5 bed) | no relevant data for this city |
The tables should give you a generic view of what the prices of the houses for sale are like. To close things off, the average asking price for the house for sale in the whole of Dalston is £8,210. This should show you the general prices overall and for individual types of houses too.
A house for sale that is right for you
When browsing houses for sale in Dalston you should think about lots of different criteria:
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House for sale affordability – visit the dedicated page of the UK government to understand (see what you can afford)
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Location of the house for sale – the region and town you are considering to live in are crucial factors to consider before looking for houses for sale. In this article, we define lots of demographic factors that should help you make a decision.
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House for sale transport links – even if working from home is becoming more and more predominant, we suggest you check the transport links the house for sale has.
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Number of bedrooms in the house for sale – are you looking for houses for sale for the whole family or are you single? Always think about how many bedrooms you need and if that number might change in the future
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energy performance of the house for sale – What is the EPC of the house for sale? Today more than ever, is important that you check the EPC rating of the real estate assets available for sale on the market.
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Internet speed in the area of the house for sale – it is important to remember that internet speed is a consequence of two factors: your plan and the infrastructure available in the area. Always check these parameters before looking for houses for sale. Especially if you are renting the property as this will impact your business costs. Whether that be in an excluded tenancy agreement or a more common, assured shorthold tenancy.
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Does the house for sale have parking – if yes, is it on-street or is the house for sale equipped with a garage?
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Houses for sale in conservation areas – always check the National Heritage list. If a house for sale is part of this list it means that it might be impossible for you to make changes to the property’s internal and external structure.
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Houses for sale Conditions – some properties, like new builds, need no repairs or works; other houses listed for sale may need some investment to restore them and some others may need a complete renovation. Someone looking for houses for sale should always think about how much time and money they are willing to invest to complete the needed repairs.
Professional advice for houses for sale in Dalston
Choosing the perfect house for sale for you might be challenging in today’s market due to the abundance of available houses.
You may wonder who can guide you through the process of selecting a house that is for sale.
There are several experts that provide guidance and support to potential buyers and the procedure can be drawn out, particularly when dealing with houses for sale.
Here is a list of who to contact to get assistance when purchasing a house for sale:
- Banks – The ones that can lend you the money you need for the house for sale
- Insurance companies – Companies that give you access to various insurances specific to the house for sale you are considering to buy
- Solicitor – The individual or business responsible for handling the legal tasks required to purchase a home that is for sale.
- Civil engineer – Provides you with an appraisal of the house up for sale that you want to purchase.
- Mortgage advisor – Professional advisors that will guide you and propose the best mortgage deals according to your finances
- EPC specialist – Getting professional advice on the energy performance of the house for sale is crucial, especially nowadays.
Are there any important statistics about the population of Dalston?
Is the city of Dalston deprived?
Most of the time, high deprivation levels signal that people cannot afford to sustain their living expenses. In Dalston, currently, £0 people fall into this category.
Measuring this statistic against the nationwide average of 33% should give you a pretty good idea of where the city lies in the scale of poverty in the area.
What salary does the community in Dalston take home?
As earning potential goes up in a city, so does the quality of schools in the area, the general infrastructure and the social grade score (28%). All in all, the area becomes a more desirable place to live in.
This is why it is vital to pay attention to how much people are making annually in any city you plan on making a house purchase in. In Dalston, this works out to be £50,750.00. This can be looked at alongside the average household income which is price34,000to estimate how affluent the area is.
Is the education level of Dalston important when buying a house?
In the city of Dalston, 43% of people have degrees. In general, as the number of people who are highly educated goes up, the more likely they are to have the ability to buy houses as their annual household income goes up too.
So you can see for yourself, the average income for the people of Dalston is £50,750.00. This generally goes up with the education level of the area. Additionally, looking at the difference between the proportion of people with degrees and the UK average for this statistic (22.6%) should give you an idea of the affluence and education of the city.
A higher education level can therefore tell you if the house prices are likely to be high as the higher income level often results in people buying a bigger, more valuable house.
Having said this, whale education level can be a good factor to go by, there are also things like the rental yields, the population growth and social grades scores that can impact the value of a house and whether it will go up in value as time goes on.
In the city of Dalston, is there a lot of green space?
Providing the right amount of green space for people in the UK is a difficult subject because there are clear benefits for human health but at the same time, it is hard to make sure all areas of the UK can get enough greenery. This is a result of land being already in use in cities where most people live.
In Dalston, 2 is the amount of acres of outdoor space there is for every 1000 people. Charities such as ‘Fields in Trust’ recommend there to be at least 6 acres. This should allow you to conclude whether this green space is sufficient for you if you are interested in buying in Dalston.
Located in London is the city of Dalston, in a large part of the UK; Greater London. Before you look for houses for sale in this area, it is a reasonable question to ask what the people who live there are like.
Below, the population of Dalston has been dissected in terms of if the population is educated, what the crime rates are like and much more. All important factors to consider before making a house purchase among the offer of the houses for sale.
The knowledge below is based on a lot of different variables relevant to the city of Dalston which impacts the profitability of making an investment here or how desirable buying a house to live in is if you want to live on a permanent basis.
Is the crime rate bad in the city of Dalston?
For the city of Dalston, crime rate is at 17950%. So for every 1000 people in the area, 17950% commit a crime which is prosecuted. Paying close attention to this figure of crime rate is not only important for the value of a house but also to calculate the maintenance cost of owning a house and how attractive an area can be for future buyers.
So, compare it to the nationwide average of 79.52 per 1000 people and consider if you are happy with this figure based on the price you’re paying for a house you’re interested in.
On top of this, houses that are in areas where there is a high crime rate tend to have to pay higher insurance rates, costing a homeowner in the long term.
Additionally, paying for further security on a house such as CCTV or potentially gates and fences that deter thieves may be necessary for an area with a high crime rate.
In Dalston, what is the social grade score?
The social grade of a city is useful when searching for a house for sale because it tells you what kind of jobs people have in the area. For example, there could be a lot of skilled manual workers or there could be a lot of pensioners and people on benefits.
The scale goes from a social grade of an A who are high managerial, administrative or professional workers to an E where people in this category are on state pensions, casual workers or unemployed on state benefits. The number of people in Dalston in grades A or B which are the highest skilled roles in the country is 28%.
Realistically, you can expect workers in this category to earn a higher salary too. For comparison, £50,750.00 is the average household income of the area. You can see how this figure is congruent with the number of people in the top two categories of the social grade at 28%.
Have the people of Dalston grown in numbers?
In total, the number of people in Dalston is 107539. This figure can be used to estimate the appreciation of the houses but it is also important you look at the population growth figure in order to make this more accurate.
Whether a large population benefits you as a landlord is dependent on what you want from a home. A large population is great if you have children who prefer the bustle of crowds in cities but there are also those who purposely want to buy somewhere rural.
You may also be able to find a balance of both where there are shops, restaurants and entertainment and also rural areas all within a short distance which may be the case ni Dalston, depending on where exactly you are.
How has Dalston changed in the past five years?
Five years provides enough time for a city to grow dramatically. It may be the case that the population grows or shrinks but the city of Dalston has changed by 5%. Read more here
It is also helpful to compare this data to a longer time period like 10 years like in the below subheading. If the population trend of growth or decline has been there for a longer period of time you’ll be able to tell if 5% is a recent change or not.
Click here to know more on the UK population trends.
In the last decade, what is the difference in population in Dalston?
17% has been the population growth change in the past 10 years.
Usually, this is more of a conservative figure compared to the five year change of a city.
Industrial changes can also be the reason for this shift but it could also be due to immigration or emigration. Bringing people in or out of the area.
The recent global pandemic has also shifted the number of people living in cities as people realise they can now work remotely. It may be that the people of a Dalston have seen a more desirable way of working, moving to make themselves more comfortable in their careers.
For example, the population of the South west of England has seen a massive increase in population because workers want to move there to benefit from the slightly better weather, lower house prices and also the rural area. Nonetheless, they can also benefit from travelling to the capital city of the UK, London.
Are you considering other cities with houses for sale?
If you are looking for a list of cities that are different to the City of Dalston and in different UK region to Greater London. You might want to consider these as alternatives for your next real estate investment:
- avon in Greater London
- castlemilk in Greater London
- sunderland in Greater London
- beck-side in Greater London
- coed-y-paen in Greater London
Or, visit our dedicated page on the houses for sale data for the whole of the UK which will allow you to pick based on where you think you want to live or invest – houses for sale in the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
If you are a landlord, should you renovate a property in the city of Dalston?
Dalston is likely to be a great place for revamping property if there is a lot of greenlit planning permission. The are 12 each month, attaining a success rate of nan and a total population of 107539. You can find out if this is above or below similar areas in the UK by comparing it to a nearby place
What is the monthly count of property transactions in Dalston?
Dalston boasts a monthly total of 16 property transactions, while the entire UK witnesses approximately 1.1 million property sales. You can visit our pages that give information on houses for sale based on Rightmove data from the same region using the link
What’s the annual population shift in a city such as Dalston?
To work out how the population of Dalston has changed over time, you can look at the population change over a decade which is 17% and the change in a five year period two which falls at 5%. Compare the two and look at the population growth or decline in recent times to really make sure you have a good understanding of the population
prices for houses on sale in the broader vicinity of Dalston?
In Dalston, the mean asking price per square foot for a house is currently £8,210, based on the average value per square foot
Is purchasing a house in Dalston considered a costly decision?
To work out if you are looking at an expensive property, find a house for sale and compare it to the average prices sell for. In Dalston this number is £607,534 and in the average for the UK is £286,500. Also, make sure you don’t miss a crucial step by following our tutorial when buying a house
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