Property investment stats for Rawdon, Yorkshire and The Humber

• The top performing postcode district in the area delivers a rental yield of 5.0%, which is notably higher than the area average.
• The median achieved price falls short of asking by £5,475 (the typical achieved discount), suggesting room for negotiation on purchases.
• Rawdon’s dominance of owner-occupied and family households supports demand for larger homes, as seen in the current median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house at £345,000.

• The average rental yield of 3.0% is relatively modest compared to other regions, which may limit appeal for yield-focused investors.
• Liquidity could be a concern, with only 115 transactions per year and homes spending an average of 40 days on the market.
• The low share of private rented housing (in the 14th percentile) may constrain tenant demand or limit the scale of buy-to-let portfolios.

The outlook for Rawdon remains steady, underpinned by its appeal to families and professionals. The area’s annualised growth over three years stands at 3.0%, reflecting a pattern of slow but consistent capital appreciation. Rental yields remain modest at 3.0%, but investors targeting the best-performing districts can achieve higher returns.

Affordability metrics, including a rent-to-income ratio of 18.0%, suggest that rents are not overly stretched relative to local incomes, which should help support tenant retention. With a median discount of £5,475 (the typical achieved discount) on sales, buyers may find opportunities for value. Overall, Rawdon is best suited to investors with a long-term outlook who prioritise stability and gradual growth over rapid gains.