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Property investment stats for Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

A complete guide to property investment in Harrogate.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Harrogate stands out for investors looking for a blend of stability and solid fundamentals. The area’s price-to-income ratio of 5.3 suggests homes are relatively affordable compared to many other parts of the country, which may encourage demand from both buyers and renters. With a median price per square foot of £326 per sq ft, investors can get a sense of the local pricing landscape. The owner-occupied and private rented housing rates are both above average, hinting at a balanced and healthy market with room for both landlords and homeowners.

Liquidity in Harrogate is decent, with properties spending an average of 57 days on the market, and the median discount on sales is £0 (the typical achieved discount), suggesting sellers are generally getting their asking price. The annual sales figure of 1,338 points to a market with steady turnover, which can be reassuring for investors who value flexibility.

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Key investment stats for Harrogate

Median price per sq ft

£326 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.1%

Capital growth (1y)

-2.6%

Sales in past year

1,338

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

Live property stats in Harrogate

Live prices in Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£369,950

25% of properties below...

£250,000

75% of properties below...

£597,475

Most expensive property

£4,000,000

Live listings

707

Median days on market

57

Should you invest in Harrogate?

Opportunities

  • Investors can benefit from strong rental yields, with the area’s average yield standing at 5.1% and the top-performing postcode district reaching 5.1%.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 5.3 makes Harrogate relatively accessible for buyers, which could support ongoing demand.
  • The median discount on sales is £0 (the typical achieved discount), indicating properties are selling at or above asking price, a sign of market resilience.

Risks

  • Capital growth over the past year has changed by -2.6%, so short-term appreciation may be limited.
  • The population of families is in the 23rd percentile, so demand from this group may be weaker than in more family-oriented areas.
  • The population aged 20-30 is in the 34th percentile, which could limit future rental demand from younger tenants.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Harrogate offers investors a balanced mix of yield and stability. The annualised growth over three years is 2.4%, which suggests steady, if unspectacular, long-term appreciation. The market’s resilience is underscored by properties selling at or above asking price, and a days-on-market figure of 57 days indicates reasonable liquidity.

Affordability remains a draw, with both sale and rental prices for typical properties like three-bedroom houses (£325,000 and £1,450) and two-bedroom flats (£279,950 and £1,400) remaining accessible relative to incomes. While the short-term capital growth has changed by -2.6%, the underlying fundamentals appear sound. Investors should expect moderate growth and reliable yields, making Harrogate a sensible choice for those seeking stability rather than rapid gains.

Live properties in Harrogate

Investment properties in Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

House for sale
49% below median price

£375,000

House for sale

21-22 Regent Parade, Harrogate, HG1...

Properties needing refurbishment in Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom apartment for sale
17% below median price

£324,500 - Guide Price

3 bedroom apartment for sale

Park Parade, Harrogate, HG1

Priced to sell properties in Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber
Priced to Sell
1 bedroom flat for sale
On market for 177 days

£115,000 - Offers in Region of

1 bedroom flat for sale

Woodfield Road, HARROGATE, North Yo...

Slow to sell properties in Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Reduced by 21%

£202,500 - Guide Price

2 bedroom apartment for sale

North Park Road, Harrogate, HG1

Big price drop properties in Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber
Big Price Drop
5 bedroom apartment for sale
High yield opportunity

£350,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom apartment for sale

East Parade, Harrogate, HG1

HMO properties in Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber
HMO
House for sale
4,500 sq ft

£700,000 - Offers in Excess of

House for sale

East Parade, Harrogate

Properties with planning granted in Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber
Planning Granted
1 bedroom apartment for sale
48% below median price

£90,000

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Cold Bath Road, Harrogate

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
25% below median price

£180,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Mayfield Grove, Harrogate, North Yo...

Auction properties in Harrogate, 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 > £6,950 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 > 2.3%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.6%

Best places to invest in Harrogate

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1HG15.1%3.2%£308 / sq ft
2HG24.8%2.2%£346 / sq ft
3HG34.7%1.7%£344 / 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.