Property investment stats for Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

• The average rental yield of 6.5% is attractive for those seeking income, and the top local postcode achieves a yield of 9.8%.
• Property remains accessible, with a price-to-income ratio of 3.9 and a median price per square foot of £183 per sq ft.
• The private rented sector is large (in the 80th percentile), giving investors a broad tenant pool and consistent demand.

• The unemployment rate sits in the 79th percentile for Britain, which could affect tenant stability and demand in tougher economic times.
• The proportion of degree-educated residents and professionals is low (in the 23rd and 12th percentiles), which may limit demand for higher-end rentals or sales.
• Owner-occupation is in the 25th percentile, suggesting that the market is more reliant on renters and potentially more sensitive to changes in rental demand or legislation.

Looking ahead, Doncaster’s fundamentals remain solid for income-focused investors. The one-year capital growth is 2.1%, and the three-year annualised growth is 2.4%, so while capital appreciation has been steady rather than spectacular, the market doesn’t look overheated. The area’s high proportion of young adults and single-occupier households means rental demand should stay resilient.

Given the healthy private rented sector and accessible property prices, I expect liquidity to remain reasonable, with days on market at 51 days and annual sales at 936. All in all, Doncaster offers a cheerful mix of affordability and yield, with enough demand-side strength to keep things interesting for investors who know how to play the local market.