Property investment stats for Cudworth and Shafton, Yorkshire and The Humber

• Rental yields are attractive, with the top-performing postcode district achieving 5.9%, and the overall area at 5.3%.
• The price-to-income ratio of 4.0 and the median sale price for a two-bedroom flat at £75,000 suggest strong affordability for investors and owner-occupiers alike.
• Capital growth over one year stands at 13.1%, with a three-year annualised rate of 5.1%, showing the area’s recent momentum.

• The degree-educated and professional population is in the lower percentiles (4th and 5th), so demand from higher-income renters or buyers may be limited.
• The median discount to asking price is £3,250 (the typical achieved discount), which suggests buyers have some negotiating power but also that sellers may be optimistic.
• The student population is relatively low, so there’s little scope for student lets or high turnover rentals.

Looking ahead, I expect Cudworth and Shafton to continue balancing affordability and growth. The current median asking rent for a three-bedroom house is £822, and with a rent-to-income ratio of 22.6%, rents remain accessible for local tenants. There’s a healthy mix of families and couples in the area, which should underpin demand for larger homes.

With capital growth over the last three years at 16.0% and an annualised rate of 5.1%, the area’s trajectory looks steady rather than speculative. While it may not have the buzz of a student hotspot or a professional enclave, the fundamentals are quietly solid. Investors looking for liquidity, rental income, and entry-level prices should keep an eye on this part of Yorkshire.