What You Need to Earn to Buy in DN2

The median home in DN2 sold for £163,750. To buy at that price you'd typically need a household income of about £31,000 — based on a 15% deposit and a 4.5× income multiple. Prices are not enough recent sales to show a trend.

Deposit needed to buy in DN2

Deposit %	Deposit £	Mortgage needed
5%	£8,188	£155,562
10%	£16,375	£147,375
15%	£24,563	£139,187
25%	£40,938	£122,812

A typical mortgage on the £163,750 median (85% LTV, 4.5% over 25 years) costs around £774/month. Based on 380 Land Registry sales.

Common questions about buying in DN2

What salary do you need to buy a house in DN2?

The median home in DN2 sold for £163,750. With a 15% deposit and a typical 4.5× income multiple, you'd need a household income of about £31,000 to buy at that price. Higher-multiple lenders can reduce the income required — check your own figure with the affordability calculator.

How much is a typical mortgage payment in DN2?

Borrowing £139,188 (85% of the £163,750 median) at 4.5% over 25 years works out at roughly £774 a month on a repayment basis.

How much deposit do you need to buy in DN2?

On the £163,750 median price, a 5% deposit is £8,188 and a 10% deposit is £16,375. A larger deposit usually unlocks lower rates.

Are house prices in DN2 rising or falling?

Based on the latest Land Registry sold prices, prices in DN2 are not enough recent sales to show a trend, across 380 recorded sales.

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