Property investment stats for Hornsea, Yorkshire and The Humber

• Investors can benefit from strong rental yields of 4.0%, and even higher yields in the top-performing district at 5.1%.
• The capital growth over the past three years of 20.3% suggests there’s momentum for further price appreciation.
• The median discount of £2,950 (the typical achieved discount) means buyers may have room to negotiate on price.

• The very low proportion of residents aged 20-40 (in the 4th and 1st percentiles) means limited demand from younger renters or buyers, which could affect long-term growth.
• The area’s economy is less driven by professionals and students, both in the bottom third for these groups, so rental demand may be less dynamic than in more urban centres.
• With a high owner-occupier rate (69th percentile), the rental market is balanced but not especially tight, so void periods may be a risk if supply increases.

Looking ahead, I expect Hornsea’s property market to remain stable, supported by its strong track record of annualised growth over three years at 6.4%. The town’s appeal to older buyers and retirees is unlikely to change, so demand should be steady even if it lacks the buzz of a younger population.

Rental yields are solid, and with asking rents for a 3-bedroom house at £895 and a sale price of £225,000, the numbers stack up for income-focused investors. The market might not race ahead, but with annual sales at 165 and reasonable affordability, it offers a mix of security and modest upside. Investors should keep an eye on demographic trends, but the fundamentals remain robust for now.