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Property investment stats for Filey, Yorkshire and The Humber

A complete guide to property investment in Filey.

Last updated: 10 January 2026

Investment summary

Filey stands out for its combination of affordability and steady growth, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.3, which keeps it within reach for many buyers. The area has seen capital growth change by 8.8% over the past year, suggesting some momentum in the local market. Rental yields are moderate, coming in at 4.5%, and the top-performing postcode district offers a similar figure at 4.6%. Liquidity appears reasonable, with homes spending a median of 98 days on the market and a typical discount to asking prices of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount).

Demographically, Filey is striking for its older population — those aged 60 and above are in the 99th percentile nationally — while younger adults and families are relatively scarce. This gives the area a settled, less transient feel, but may limit certain types of demand.

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Key investment stats for Filey

Median price per sq ft

£253 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.5%

Capital growth (1y)

8.8%

Sales in past year

170

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Filey

Live prices in Filey, Yorkshire and The Humber

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£209,950

25% of properties below...

£152,500

75% of properties below...

£292,500

Most expensive property

£895,000

Live listings

163

Median days on market

98

Should you invest in Filey?

Opportunities

  • The median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £267,500, making it accessible for investors seeking family homes.
  • Rental yields are steady at 4.5%, with the top-performing district offering 4.6%.
  • The market has shown capital growth change by 8.8% in the last year, indicating potential for further appreciation.

Risks

  • The population is heavily skewed towards older residents, with the 60+ group in the 99th percentile, which could dampen rental demand from younger tenants.
  • Families and younger adults are scarce, sitting in the bottom percentiles for those aged 20-40 and families, which may limit long-term tenant demand.
  • The degree-educated and professional population is also low compared to other areas, potentially affecting the area's economic resilience.

Outlook

Filey’s outlook for the next year appears steady, with moderate rental yields and recent capital growth suggesting a balanced market. Affordability is a relative strength, given the price-to-income ratio of 5.3, and the median asking rent for a 2-bedroom flat is £700, which should appeal to retirees or downsizers. However, the lack of younger residents and families means the market may not see a surge in rental demand or rapid turnover.

Sales volumes at 170 per year and a median time on market of 98 days indicate reasonable liquidity, though the market is unlikely to become especially hot. For investors, Filey offers solid, if unspectacular, prospects — best suited for those seeking stability rather than rapid growth.

Live properties in Filey

Investment properties in Filey, Yorkshire and The Humber

2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
33% below median price

£290,000

2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Muston Road, Filey

Properties needing refurbishment in Filey, Yorkshire and The Humber
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
On market for 179 days

£360,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

Muston Road, Filey

Slow to sell properties in Filey, Yorkshire and The Humber
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom flat for sale
Reduced by 24%

£80,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom flat for sale

West Avenue, Filey, YO14

Big price drop properties in Filey, Yorkshire and The Humber
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
48% below median price

£175,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Mariners Terrace, Filey

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Filey, Yorkshire and The Humber
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £9,500 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £20,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.2%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.8%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 9.9%

Best places to invest in Filey

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1YO144.6%4.0%£250 / sq ft

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Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.