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Property investment stats for Guiseley, Yorkshire and The Humber

A complete guide to property investment in Guiseley.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Guiseley stands out for its strong owner-occupier base, with the area in the upper range for owner-occupied homes compared to much of Britain. The market here is stable, if unspectacular, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.9 that points to better-than-average affordability. Sales volumes are moderate, with 180 transactions a year, and properties typically spend 68 days on the market, suggesting a balanced pace for buyers and sellers alike. The median price per square foot is £303 per sq ft, while a typical 3-bedroom house is listed at £349,950.

Rental yields in Guiseley are modest at 3.2%, though the top-performing postcode district edges slightly higher at 3.4%. The rental market is not especially large, with private renting in the lower quartile compared to the rest of Britain, but demand from families and couples is robust, given the area's demographic profile.

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Key investment stats for Guiseley

Median price per sq ft

£303 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.2%

Capital growth (1y)

-1.4%

Sales in past year

180

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

Live property stats in Guiseley

Live prices in Guiseley, Yorkshire and The Humber

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£350,000

25% of properties below...

£240,000

75% of properties below...

£525,000

Most expensive property

£2,000,000

Live listings

86

Median days on market

68

Should you invest in Guiseley?

Opportunities

  • The price-to-income ratio of 4.9 makes Guiseley relatively affordable, which could appeal to both investors and future owner-occupiers.
  • The local market offers a median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), which may present negotiation opportunities for buyers.
  • The top postcode district achieves a higher rental yield of 3.4%, offering a potential edge for investors focused on returns.

Risks

  • Rental yields are modest at 3.2%, so investors seeking high income may find stronger returns elsewhere.
  • Capital growth over the past year has changed by -1.4%, which could signal a period of stagnation or adjustment.
  • The private rented sector is relatively small, which may limit tenant demand compared to areas with a larger rental market.

Outlook

The outlook for Guiseley is steady rather than spectacular. With an annualised growth rate over three years of 2.3%, the area has shown some resilience, even if recent capital growth over one year has changed by -1.4%.

Affordability remains a strength, and the demographic mix — especially the high proportion of professionals and couples — should underpin stable demand. The rental market is not especially dynamic, but for those willing to take a long-term view, the area's fundamentals are solid. Investors should expect gradual, rather than rapid, returns, with the potential for negotiation on purchase price adding a further advantage.

Live properties in Guiseley

Investment properties in Guiseley, Yorkshire and The Humber

3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
21% below median price

£200,000

3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

1 Queensway, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 ...

Properties needing refurbishment in Guiseley, Yorkshire and The Humber
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
On market for 174 days

£285,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

West Park, Guiseley, Leeds, West Yo...

Slow to sell properties in Guiseley, Yorkshire and The Humber
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom detached house for sale
Reduced by 13%

£650,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom detached house for sale

Bradford Road, Guiseley, Leeds

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

£375,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Oxford Road, Guiseley

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Guiseley, Yorkshire and The Humber
Low Price per Sq Ft
1 bedroom apartment for sale
37% below median price

£80,000 - Guide Price

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Flat 4 Ghyll Royd Court, Ghyll Royd...

Auction properties in Guiseley, Yorkshire and The Humber
Auction

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 > £10,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £19,980 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.5%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.0%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.6%

Best places to invest in Guiseley

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1LS203.4%2.3%£304 / 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.