At a Glance
Average Property Price - YO14
£222,734
19
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - YO
£999
49
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - YO14
£30,138
8
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - YO
6.0%
73
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - YO14
3.4%
45
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - YO
3.6%
35
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in YO14 is £223,000, placing it well below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.4% annually, slightly slower than the national rate. Transaction volumes have declined: 238 sales occurred in the latest full year, down from a 10-year average of 294 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents in the wider YO postcode area average £999, close to the national mid-point. Over ten years, rents have grown at 3.6% annually, modestly below the national pace. Flat yields stand at 6.0%, a marked improvement on the 10-year average of 4.8%, reflecting rising rental demand relative to property values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in YO14 is £30,138, substantially below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 7.6x has worsened since 2016 (when it was 6.7x), indicating reduced purchase affordability despite modest price growth. Rental affordability has remained essentially flat, with the rent-to-income ratio holding steady at around 27% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
YO14 has a markedly aged population: 36% are aged 65 or over, nearly double the national average, while those aged 16–24 represent just 6.6%, well below the typical 11%. Housing tenure is dominated by outright ownership at 52.2%, far above the national 33.7%, reflecting its older demographic. The employment mix is weighted towards trades (16.6%) and elementary work (12.7%), both notably above national levels, while professional roles (12.1%) are underrepresented.