Property investment stats for Horbury, Yorkshire and The Humber

• Investors can benefit from strong rental yields of 4.3% on average, with even higher returns in the top postcode district (5.7%).
• The median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) on sales offers scope to negotiate on price and potentially add value.
• Affordability is a key strength, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.3 and accessible asking prices such as £300,000 for a 3-bedroom house and £128,750 for a 2-bedroom flat.

• Recent capital growth has softened, with a 1-year change of -2.6%, which may temper short-term capital gains.
• The rental market is not especially dynamic, as the private rented sector sits only in the 26th percentile for the area.
• The population skews older (60+ in the 78th percentile), which could slow future demand growth from younger renters or buyers.

The near-term outlook for Horbury is steady rather than spectacular. The annualised 3-year growth rate of 2.3% shows that while capital appreciation is possible, it is likely to be gradual. Investors can expect the market to remain liquid, with 96 annual sales and properties typically selling within 71 days.

Rental returns should hold up, especially in the highest-yielding pockets, but there is little sign of a rental boom given the area's demographics and low private rental share. Overall, Horbury is best suited to investors looking for stable income and reasonable affordability, rather than those chasing rapid price rises or high turnover.