Property investment stats for Norton-on-Derwent, Yorkshire and The Humber

• Investors can benefit from strong rental yields of 4.3%, particularly in the top-performing postcode district, which also records yields of 4.3%.
• The current median asking sale price of a 3-bedroom house is £247,500, while a 2-bedroom flat is listed at £120,000, offering entry points at accessible levels.
• The area has seen stable capital growth, with a 1-year change of 3.9% and a 3-year total of 11.5%, supporting the case for long-term appreciation.

• The area has a high proportion of social rented housing, in the 86th percentile, which may influence local demand dynamics and tenant profiles.
• The degree-educated and professional population is relatively low, both in the bottom 15th percentile nationally, which could limit future demand from higher-income tenants or buyers.
• Liquidity is solid but not exceptional, with properties spending 61 days on the market and a median discount to asking price of £2,750 (the typical achieved discount).

The outlook for Norton-on-Derwent is quietly optimistic. Given the steady 1-year capital growth of 3.9% and the annualised 3-year growth of 3.7%, investors can expect gradual appreciation rather than dramatic gains.

Affordability should continue to underpin demand, with both sale and rental prices sitting at accessible levels relative to local incomes. The demographic profile suggests stability, but limited influx of new professionals or students may dampen rapid growth prospects. Overall, investors seeking steady returns and manageable risk will find Norton-on-Derwent a sensible, if unspectacular, proposition.