Property investment stats for Skipton, Yorkshire and The Humber

• The top-performing postcode district offers a rental yield of 4.2%, which may appeal to those seeking strong rental returns in a stable market.
• Achievable discounts are available, with a median achieved minus asking price of £3,000 (the typical achieved discount), suggesting there is room for negotiation.
• The current median asking prices for both three-bedroom houses (£309,995) and two-bedroom flats (£199,950) are accessible for investors looking to enter the market without stretching affordability.

• The student population sits in the 12th percentile, limiting demand from student renters and reducing the appeal for student-focused buy-to-let strategies.
• Families are under-represented, with the area in the 11th percentile for family households, which may affect long-term rental stability.
• Properties spend an average of 52 days on the market, which, while reasonable, suggests liquidity is not as brisk as in hotter markets.

Looking ahead, Skipton appears likely to continue its pattern of slow and steady growth. The one-year capital growth of 0.7% suggests the market is not overheating, but the three-year change of 17.9% shows that patience has been rewarded for those who take a longer-term view.

Rental yields remain stable at 4.7%, and affordability metrics such as the price-to-income ratio of 5.3 and rent-to-income ratio of 21.4% indicate the market is not stretched. Investors can expect a balanced market with moderate competition, some room for negotiation, and no obvious signs of volatility. Skipton is unlikely to deliver fireworks, but it should continue to offer gentle, reliable returns for those willing to hold their nerve.