Property investment stats for Guiseley, Yorkshire and The Humber
A complete guide to property investment in Guiseley.
Last updated: 3 November 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 44 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 £350,000.
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.
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
£340,000
25% of properties below...
£230,000
75% of properties below...
£550,000
Most expensive property
£2,000,000
Live listings
85
Median days on market
44
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.
Property market trends in Guiseley
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Live properties in Guiseley
Investment properties in Guiseley, Yorkshire and The Humber
£800,000 - Offers in Excess of
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Bradford Road, Guiseley, Leeds
£150,000
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
Bedford Place, Guiseley, Leeds
£400,000 - Offers in Excess of
3 bedroom bungalow for sale
Town Street, Guiseley, Leeds
£400,000 - Offers Over
4 bedroom terraced house for sale
Town Street, Leeds, LS19
Achieved vs asking prices
Key takeaway: Balanced market
Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.
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
Nearby and related areas
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.