At a Glance
Average Property Price - YO25
£256,559
29
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - YO
£999
49
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - YO25
£35,363
33
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - YO
6.0%
73
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - YO25
4.0%
67
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - YO
3.6%
35
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in YO25 is £257,000, placing it below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.0% annually — a rate broadly in line with the national average. Transaction activity has slowed compared to the 10-year trend, with 530 sales recorded in the latest full year against an average of 701, suggesting a softening in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the wider YO postcode area stands at £999, close to the national median. Rental growth over the past decade has been modest at 3.6% annually, below the national pace. The flat yield has improved markedly, reaching 6.0% in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 4.8%, reflecting stronger rental returns for investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in YO25 is £35,363, somewhat below the national average. The price-to-income ratio has risen to 7.2x from 6.2x a decade ago, indicating that property has become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has remained stable, with rent-to-income at 27.4% compared to 27.5% in 2016, suggesting rents have kept pace with wage growth.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews significantly older than the national average, with 28.5% aged 65 and above compared to 19.6% nationally, and a notably lower proportion of young adults aged 16–24 (7.6% versus 11.0%). Owner-occupation is strong, with 45.7% owning outright — well above the national norm of 33.7% — while social rented housing is sparse at 7.2%. The employment mix shows a notably higher share in trades (13.9% versus 10.5%) and plant/machine roles, with fewer professionals than the national average.