At a Glance
Average Property Price - YO61
£441,789
73
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - YO
£999
49
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - YO61
£40,855
62
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - YO
6.0%
73
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - YO61
3.6%
52
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - YO
3.6%
35
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
Properties in YO61 are priced among the more expensive nationally, with an average of £442,000. Price growth over the past decade has averaged 3.6% annually, in line with the national trend. Transaction activity has moderated, with 208 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 256, reflecting typical rural market patterns.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents of £999 are close to the national midpoint, with 10-year growth of 3.6% running slightly below the national pace. Rental yields have strengthened considerably, currently standing at 6.0% against a 10-year average of 4.8%, suggesting improving returns for buy-to-let investors in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household income in YO61 sits above the national average at £41,000. Purchase affordability has tightened: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 8.9x in 2016 to 10.6x today, reflecting faster property price growth than wage increases. Rental affordability has remained stable, with rents taking up 27.4% of income—virtually unchanged since 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older, with nearly 28% aged 65 and over (compared to 20% nationally) and only 15.5% under 15 years old. Housing tenure is dominated by outright ownership at 44%—well above the national 34%—while private renting is below average. The workforce is weighted towards managers (17%) and trades workers (15%), with fewer professionals than the national average.