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Property investment stats for South Elmsall, Yorkshire and The Humber

A complete guide to property investment in South Elmsall.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

South Elmsall sits quietly on the investment map, but it has some figures worth a closer look. The area shows a price-to-income ratio of 3.8, which points to strong affordability compared to much of the country. The rental market is active, with a median asking rent for a three-bedroom house at £875 and for a two-bedroom flat at £650. Liquidity is decent; homes spend around 38 days on the market and the annual sales volume sits at 94.

Rental yields are a highlight, with an average of 5.3% and even higher in the top-performing district at 6.1%. There’s a noticeable median discount of £1,000 (the typical achieved discount), which hints at some room for negotiation.

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Key investment stats for South Elmsall

Median price per sq ft

£182 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.3%

Capital growth (1y)

-1.0%

Sales in past year

94

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in South Elmsall

Live prices in South Elmsall, Yorkshire and The Humber

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£225,000

25% of properties below...

£155,000

75% of properties below...

£273,750

Most expensive property

£875,000

Live listings

74

Median days on market

38

Should you invest in South Elmsall?

Opportunities

  • The average rental yield of 5.3% stands out for the region, and the top postcode district yield of 6.1% is even more attractive for buy-to-let investors.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 3.8 suggests that properties are relatively accessible for buyers, which could support steady demand.
  • The current median asking sale price for a two-bedroom flat is £75,000, making entry costs for investors comparatively low.

Risks

  • Capital growth over the past year changed by -1.0%, which could signal some short-term volatility.
  • The area has a very low proportion of degree-educated residents (in the 1st percentile) and professionals or managers (2nd percentile), which may limit long-term uplift potential.
  • Social rented housing is in the 91st percentile, much higher than average, which could impact the private rental market dynamics.

Outlook

Looking ahead, the market in South Elmsall is likely to remain stable, supported by strong affordability and steady liquidity metrics. The annualised growth over three years stands at 5.7%, and the three-year capital growth is 18.0%, both of which suggest that the area has seen some positive movement despite recent short-term changes.

Rental demand appears resilient, with yields at 5.3% and a healthy private rented sector in the 56th percentile. However, the dominance of social rented housing might cap private sector growth, and the low proportion of professionals could limit rapid price appreciation. Investors should expect steady, rather than spectacular, returns here, but the entry price and yield profile make South Elmsall a contender for those seeking value and income.

Live properties in South Elmsall

Investment properties in South Elmsall, Yorkshire and The Humber

5 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 176 days

£525,000 - Offers in Excess of

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Rowley Lane, South Elmsall

Slow to sell properties in South Elmsall, Yorkshire and The Humber
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Reduced by 15%

£230,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Hacking Lane, South Elmsall, WF9

Big price drop properties in South Elmsall, Yorkshire and The Humber
Big Price Drop
6 bedroom house of multiple occupation for sale
High yield opportunity

£308,393

6 bedroom house of multiple occupation for sale

Princess Avenue, WF9

HMO properties in South Elmsall, Yorkshire and The Humber
HMO
2 bedroom character property for sale

£325,000 - Offers in Excess of

2 bedroom character property for sale

Mill Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefrac...

Properties with planning granted in South Elmsall, Yorkshire and The Humber
Planning Granted
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
17% below median price

£110,000 - Offers Over

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Church Street, South Elmsall, Ponte...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in South Elmsall, Yorkshire and The Humber
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Median discounts are small, suggesting a competitive market.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £1,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £6,850 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.6%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.0%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 7.0%

Best places to invest in South Elmsall

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1WF96.1%3.9%£186 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.