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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: 18 September 2025

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 85 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

£285,000

25% of properties below...

£217,475

75% of properties below...

£477,500

Most expensive property

£1,500,000

Live listings

99

Median days on market

85

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 85 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 (£268,000) and two-bedroom flats (£110,000), 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 town house for sale
8% below median price

£225,000

3 bedroom town house for sale

Chellow Terrace, Birkenshaw

Properties needing refurbishment in Gomersal and Birkenshaw, Yorkshire and The Humber
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
14% below median price

£150,000 - Offers in Excess of

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Old lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire

Priced to sell properties in Gomersal and Birkenshaw, Yorkshire and The Humber
Priced to Sell
6 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 173 days

£587,995

6 bedroom detached house for sale

Cross Lane, Birkenshaw

Slow to sell properties in Gomersal and Birkenshaw, Yorkshire and The Humber
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Reduced by 20%

£180,000 - Offers in Region of

2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Bradford Road, East Bierley

Big price drop properties in Gomersal and Birkenshaw, Yorkshire and The Humber
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
2,045 sq ft

£395,000 - Offers in Excess of

4 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

West View House, West View, Birkens...

Properties with planning granted in Gomersal and Birkenshaw, Yorkshire and The Humber
Planning Granted
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
45% below median price

£210,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Old Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire

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

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Vendors are holding firm; properties tend to sell at close to asking.

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.