Property investment stats for Gildersome, Yorkshire and The Humber

• The area’s strong owner-occupier profile and high proportion of couples suggest stable long-term demand for family homes.
• Investors can benefit from the top rental yield in the area, which stands at 5.5% in LS27.
• Properties are selling with a median discount of £3,000 (the typical achieved discount), giving buyers some room to negotiate on price.

• The most recent one-year capital growth has changed by -2.6%, which may signal short-term volatility.
• With annual sales at 79, transaction volumes are moderate, which could affect liquidity if market sentiment shifts.
• The proportion of private rented housing is in the 29th percentile, indicating a smaller pool of tenants compared to other areas.

Looking ahead, Gildersome’s affordability — highlighted by a price-to-income ratio of 4.5 — should continue to support buyer interest, especially among families and couples. The area’s owner-occupier dominance and high proportion of couples suggest a stable residential base, even if rental demand is less pronounced than in some neighbouring markets.

The market’s median time to sell of 38 days points to reasonable liquidity, while the three-year capital growth of 13.6% shows resilience despite recent changes. Investors should expect steady, rather than spectacular, performance in the next year, with opportunities likely to favour those who prioritise stability and affordability over high short-term gains.