Property investment stats for Hadfield, East Midlands

• Strong rental yields are on offer, especially in the top-performing postcode district, with a rental yield of 5.9%.
• The annualised growth over three years of 4.6% suggests there's been consistent upward movement, even if it's not breakneck.
• The relatively high proportion of couples and families in the area may mean stable demand for larger homes and family-friendly rentals.

• The private rental sector is not especially large here, sitting in the 30th percentile, so there may be less tenant churn and a smaller pool of renters than in more transient markets.
• The median gap between achieved and asking prices of £4,950 (the typical achieved discount) could mean buyers have some negotiating power, which might weigh on short-term returns.
• The local workforce is not especially dominated by professionals or degree-educated residents, both in the mid-40s percentiles, which could limit rapid growth in incomes and, by extension, rents.

Looking ahead, I expect Hadfield to keep delivering steady, if unspectacular, returns. The balance of affordability, demand and a solid owner-occupier base should keep prices and rents moving in the right direction. There’s no sign of overheating, so major volatility seems unlikely.

Rental yields are likely to remain attractive, especially for those willing to hunt for the best-performing pockets, given the average rental yield of 5.2%. Investors should expect a market that rewards patience and a long-term view rather than quick wins. In short: Hadfield looks like a safe pair of hands for buy-to-let or long-term capital growth.