Property investment stats for Garforth, Yorkshire and The Humber

• The low price-to-income ratio of 4.4 makes entry more accessible for investors compared to more overheated markets.
• Owner-occupation is high and sales liquidity is strong, with properties selling in just 31 days, suggesting demand from buyers is healthy.
• The top postcode district offers a rental yield of 4.9%, which is attractive for those focused on income.

• The capital growth over 1 year of -3.8% suggests values have changed recently, so short-term appreciation may be limited.
• With private renting in the 11th percentile, there is a small pool of tenants relative to most of Britain, which could limit rental demand.
• The population skews older, with the 85th percentile for over-60s, so future demand may depend on younger families moving in.

Given the annualised growth over 3 years of 3.4% and the capital growth over 3 years of 10.6%, Garforth has shown steady long-term performance even if the last year saw values change by -3.8%. The area’s strong sales activity and short marketing times indicate homes are still in demand, especially from owner-occupiers and couples looking for stability.

Rental yields are competitive for the region, but the limited private rental sector means buy-to-let investors will need to be selective. With affordability metrics like the price-to-income ratio of 4.4 and rent-to-income ratio of 19.9% both favourable, I expect Garforth to remain a solid bet for those prioritising stability over rapid growth. The market here looks set to continue attracting steady, reliable demand from buyers rather than renters.