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Property investment stats for Wetherby, Yorkshire and The Humber

A complete guide to property investment in Wetherby.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Wetherby stands out as a mature and stable property market, with a strong owner-occupier presence in the 94th percentile and a very limited private rented sector in the 2nd percentile. The area is dominated by older residents, as shown by the population aged 60+ being in the 96th percentile, while younger adults and students are less represented. Median prices are relatively high for the region, with a median price per square foot of £348 per sq ft, and affordability is fairly balanced, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.9. The rental market is modest, with an average rental yield of 3.2%, and the top-performing district offers a slightly higher yield of 3.7%.

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Key investment stats for Wetherby

Median price per sq ft

£348 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.2%

Capital growth (1y)

5.5%

Sales in past year

186

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

Live property stats in Wetherby

Live prices in Wetherby, Yorkshire and The Humber

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£450,000

25% of properties below...

£281,212

75% of properties below...

£595,000

Most expensive property

£2,000,000

Live listings

138

Median days on market

106

Should you invest in Wetherby?

Opportunities

  • Capital growth has been steady, with a 1-year change of 5.5% and a 3-year growth of 13.0%, suggesting resilience.
  • Properties typically achieve a median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), which could present negotiation opportunities for buyers.
  • The area’s high proportion of professionals and managers (in the 78th percentile) may support demand for higher-quality homes.

Risks

  • The private rented sector is extremely limited, in the 2nd percentile, which could restrict rental demand and liquidity for buy-to-let investors.
  • Properties spend an average of 106 days on the market, which may signal slower sales and possible illiquidity.
  • The older population profile and low student and young adult presence could limit future demand growth from younger renters or first-time buyers.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Wetherby’s property market is likely to remain stable, supported by a high proportion of owner-occupiers and established households. The annualised growth rate over three years of 4.2% suggests a consistent if unspectacular, pace of capital appreciation.

Rental yields are modest, with an average of 3.2%, and the private rented sector remains small, so investors focused on rental income should temper expectations. However, the area’s strong professional base and family orientation should underpin buyer demand for quality homes. Overall, investors can expect steady performance rather than rapid gains, with the market’s main appeal being its resilience and stability.

Live properties in Wetherby

Investment properties in Wetherby, Yorkshire and The Humber

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
37% below median price

£200,000 - Offers in Region of

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Ainsty Crescent, Wetherby, West Yor...

Properties needing refurbishment in Wetherby, Yorkshire and The Humber
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom flat for sale
40% below median price

£167,500

2 bedroom flat for sale

Wetherby, Poppy Fields, Deighton Ro...

Priced to sell properties in Wetherby, Yorkshire and The Humber
Priced to Sell
1 bedroom flat for sale
On market for 170 days

£84,000

1 bedroom flat for sale

Wetherby, Home Paddock House, Deigh...

Slow to sell properties in Wetherby, Yorkshire and The Humber
Slow to Sell
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Reduced by 13%

£1,000,000 - Offers Over

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Bridle Way, Wetherby, West Yorkshir...

Big price drop properties in Wetherby, Yorkshire and The Humber
Big Price Drop
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
1,228 sq ft

£530,000 - Offers in Region of

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Wetherby, Carr Lane, LS22

Properties with planning granted in Wetherby, Yorkshire and The Humber
Planning Granted
1 bedroom apartment for sale
57% below median price

£85,000 - Guide Price

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Home Paddock House, Wetherby, LS22

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

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £19,120 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.6%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.7%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.4%

Best places to invest in Wetherby

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1LS223.7%3.6%£352 / 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.