At a Glance
Average Property Price - YO17
£280,287
37
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - YO
£999
49
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - YO17
£15,418
1
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - YO
6.0%
73
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - YO17
3.5%
46
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - YO
3.6%
35
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in YO17 is £280,000, which sits below the national average. Over the past decade, the area has experienced annualised growth of 3.5%, roughly in line with national trends. Transaction activity has slowed recently, with 294 sales in the latest full year compared to an average of 375 annually over the previous decade.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader YO postcode stands at £999, close to the national median. Over ten years, rents have grown at 3.6% annually, slightly below the national pace. The flat yield has improved markedly, currently standing at 6.0% compared to its ten-year average of 4.8%, reflecting a favourable shift in the rental return environment.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in YO17 is £15,418, well below the national average. Affordability for purchase has deteriorated significantly: the price-to-income ratio has nearly tripled from 7.4x in 2016 to 20.4x today, indicating substantially reduced buying power. Rental affordability has remained broadly stable, with the rent-to-income ratio holding steady at around 27%.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older than the national average, with over a quarter aged 65 and above, and a quarter in the 50–64 age group; conversely, younger age groups are under-represented. Housing is dominated by outright ownership at 43%, well above the national average, while private renting stands slightly above average. The workforce shows a higher concentration in trades and management roles, with fewer professionals than nationally.