Property investment stats for Cottingham, Yorkshire and The Humber

• The average rental yield of 4.8% offers a steady income stream for landlords, and the top local postcode district posts a similar figure (4.7%).
• Discounting is in buyers’ favour, with a median achieved price falling £3,500 (the typical achieved discount) below asking, suggesting room for negotiation.
• The area’s high proportion of professionals and degree-educated residents (both in the upper percentiles) supports demand for good quality rental homes and resale properties.

• Recent capital values have changed by -5.5% over the past year, so short-term capital appreciation is not guaranteed.
• The private rented sector is relatively small (in the 20th percentile), which could limit tenant demand or restrict growth opportunities for new landlords.
• The population is older than average (60+ age group in the 95th percentile), so shifts in local demographics could affect demand patterns in the future.

Looking ahead, Cottingham’s fundamentals remain steady, with affordability and a strong owner-occupier base likely to underpin demand. The annualised capital growth over three years stands at 2.0%, and the three-year growth figure is 6.0%, indicating some longer-term resilience even if recent performance has been muted.

Rental yields are holding up, and the balance between achieved and asking prices suggests that buyers still have some leverage. While the area may not deliver rapid short-term gains, its profile points to reliable, gradual returns for patient investors. The older demographic and smaller private rented sector may temper growth, but for those seeking a low-drama, steady market, Cottingham remains a credible option.