Property investment stats for Hemsworth, Yorkshire and The Humber

• Rental yields are attractive, with the area average at 5.0% and the top district achieving 6.1%.
• Properties are selling at their asking prices on average (£0 (the typical achieved discount)), suggesting buyers are willing to meet sellers’ expectations.
• The price-to-income ratio of 4.0 points to strong affordability for owner-occupiers and investors alike.

• Capital growth over the past year has changed by -2.6%, so there’s little sign of short-term price momentum.
• The degree-educated and professional population is in the 2nd percentile, which may limit demand from higher-earning tenants or buyers.
• The area’s high social rented housing percentile (85th) could mean less competition in the private rental market.

I expect Hemsworth to remain a stable, affordable option for investors who value yield over rapid capital appreciation. The last three years saw annualised growth of 1.9%, which is steady if not spectacular; meanwhile, the one-year capital growth figure (-2.6%) shows the market isn’t immune to wider economic headwinds.

Rental demand looks likely to remain firm, given the area’s affordability and the current rent-to-income ratio of 22.4%. Liquidity should stay reasonable, with homes currently selling in a median 51 days and buyers prepared to pay asking prices. Hemsworth is unlikely to surprise on the upside, but it doesn’t look set to disappoint steady, income-focused investors either.