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Property investment stats for Gomersal and Birkenshaw, Yorkshire and The Humber

A complete guide to property investment in Gomersal and Birkenshaw.

Last updated: 10 January 2026

Investment summary

Gomersal and Birkenshaw offer a balanced property market with a strong owner-occupier base and a high proportion of couples and families. The area stands out for its affordability, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.6, making it accessible for many buyers. The supply of homes is healthy, as shown by 219 annual sales, and properties are typically snapped up in 76 days, suggesting steady demand.

Rental yields average 3.8%, and capital growth over the past year has changed by 1.4%, while the three-year figure stands at 11.1%. This indicates a market that is neither overheated nor stagnant, appealing to investors seeking stable returns.

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Key investment stats for Gomersal and Birkenshaw

Median price per sq ft

£247 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.8%

Capital growth (1y)

1.4%

Sales in past year

219

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

Live property stats in Gomersal and Birkenshaw

Live prices in Gomersal and Birkenshaw, Yorkshire and The Humber

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£279,650

25% of properties below...

£200,000

75% of properties below...

£435,000

Most expensive property

£1,500,000

Live listings

94

Median days on market

76

Should you invest in Gomersal and Birkenshaw?

Opportunities

  • The top postcode district commands a rental yield of 7.0%, offering a strong return for buy-to-let investors.
  • With a median price per square foot of £247 per sq ft, entry costs are accessible compared to more expensive regions, supporting affordability for both investors and tenants.
  • The family-friendly demographic mix and high owner-occupation rate suggest a stable, settled community that can support long-term tenancies and resale demand.

Risks

  • The average rental yield of 3.8% is moderate and may not satisfy investors seeking higher returns from rental income alone.
  • Properties spend an average of 76 days on the market, so liquidity is reasonable but not especially fast for quick-flip strategies.
  • The student and young professional populations are not especially high, which might limit demand for certain rental segments.

Outlook

Looking ahead, the area’s stable owner-occupier base and high proportion of families and couples should continue to underpin demand for both sales and rentals. With affordability remaining attractive, especially given the current median asking prices for three-bedroom houses (£260,000) and two-bedroom flats (£117,475), first-time buyers and investors are likely to remain active.

Rental demand should be steady, supported by the modest rent-to-income ratio of 18.9% and a healthy level of annual sales. Capital growth is not spectacular but has been consistent, with a three-year annualised rate of 3.6%, suggesting resilience.

Overall, the outlook is for steady, incremental growth rather than dramatic shifts, making the area suitable for investors looking for long-term security rather than short-term gains.

Live properties in Gomersal and Birkenshaw

Investment properties in Gomersal and Birkenshaw, Yorkshire and The Humber

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
On market for 177 days

£235,000

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

South View Road, East Bierley

Slow to sell properties in Gomersal and Birkenshaw, Yorkshire and The Humber
Slow to Sell
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Reduced by 14%

£1,500,000 - Offers Over

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Jumeria, Latham Lane, Gomersal, BD1...

Big price drop properties in Gomersal and Birkenshaw, Yorkshire and The Humber
Big Price Drop
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
38% below median price

£155,000

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Bradford Road, Birkenshaw

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Gomersal and Birkenshaw, Yorkshire and The Humber
Low Price per Sq Ft
3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
17% below median price

£140,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

Craven Lane, Gomersal

Auction properties in Gomersal and Birkenshaw, Yorkshire and The Humber
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Buyers should not expect big bargains — discounts are marginal.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £0

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £7,908 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.5%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.7%

Best places to invest in Gomersal and Birkenshaw

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1BD47.0%4.7%£163 / sq ft
2BD195.6%4.7%£228 / sq ft
3BD113.8%4.1%£259 / sq ft

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.