Property investment stats for Humberston and New Waltham, Yorkshire and The Humber

• Rental yields are solid, with the average at 4.7% and the top local postcode district offering 5.0%.
• The steady capital growth — 2.5% in the last year and 4.0% annualised over three years — suggests slow but consistent performance for buy-and-hold strategies.
• The moderate median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) on sales may allow for negotiation room when purchasing.

• The very low proportion of private rented homes (5th percentile) means limited tenant demand and potentially longer void periods for landlords.
• The dominance of older residents (60+ in the 95th percentile) and families could reduce future demand for smaller rental properties or flats.
• With such a high owner-occupier base, liquidity might be lower for investors looking to exit quickly, especially if demand softens.

The outlook for Humberston and New Waltham is steady rather than spectacular. Given the mature, owner-occupied character of the area, price movements are likely to remain gradual, with capital growth continuing at a pace similar to the recent 2.5% and 4.0% figures. Rental yields, while not headline-grabbing, are stable, and the limited supply of rental stock could support rents at or above the current median asking levels — £895 for a three-bedroom house and £650 for a two-bedroom flat.

For investors, patience and a long-term approach are key. The area’s appeal is strongest for those seeking low volatility and a high likelihood of finding reliable, long-term owner-occupiers as buyers. Short-term flips or high-growth rental strategies are unlikely to outperform, but steady returns and low risk of sharp downturns are the trade-off.