Property investment stats for Waltham, Yorkshire and The Humber

• The median sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £250,000, while the median rent for the same property type is £1,000, offering potential for stable rental returns.
• The top postcode district in Waltham delivers a rental yield of 4.4%, which could appeal to investors seeking predictable income.
• With properties taking 88 days to sell and a median discount of £6,250 (the typical achieved discount), buyers may find room to negotiate and secure value.

• Capital growth over the last year changed by -3.9%, so short-term price appreciation has been limited.
• The area has a low proportion of private renters, in the 8th percentile, which may restrict rental demand for investors focused on buy-to-let.
• Annual sales are just 146, meaning liquidity could be an issue if you need to exit quickly.

The coming year in Waltham is likely to be steady rather than spectacular. The area’s high owner-occupation and older demographic mean it is less exposed to volatile swings in demand, but it also means the pool of renters and younger buyers is not large. Affordability remains a positive, with the price-to-income ratio of 4.6 making it accessible for most buyers.

Given the three-year annualised growth rate of 1.9%, investors should expect modest capital appreciation rather than rapid gains. For those seeking stability and income, Waltham’s market offers a calm harbour, but do not expect it to set the world alight. If your strategy is long-term and focused on steady returns, this is an area that could quietly deliver.