S73Rotherham

Wickersley & Bramley

Wickersley & Bramley investment guide. Average gross yield 4.6%, unknown rental demand.

4.6%avg gross yield

£165kavg sold price (417 sales, 12mo)

Unknownrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

4.6%

-1.9% vs Rotherham avg (6.5%)

Average Asking Price

£165,000

high confidence (417 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£722

2-bed · 3-bed £919 · 6.4% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£200

City avg £138/sqft · 62 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in S73

1-bed

£451

per month

4.9% yield

2-bed

£722

per month

6.4% yield

3-bed

£919

per month

6.3% yield

4-bed

£923

per month

4.8% yield

Ownership mix

S73 vs UK average · 16,426 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Distinct tenure mix: 21% socially rented (4pp higher than the UK average of 17%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

31.0%(UK 32.9%)

-1.9pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

31.1%(UK 29.7%)

+1.4pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

17.3%(UK 20.3%)

-3.0pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

20.6%(UK 17.1%)

+3.5pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in S73

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	7.9%	£120,000	£792
Semi-detached →	5.9%	£172,044	£844
Detached →	4.1%	£275,000	£930
Flat →	10.1%	£85,814	£724

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About Wickersley & Bramley (S73, Rotherham)

S73 attracts buy-to-let investors seeking affordable entry points with solid yields, particularly in the 2-bedroom segment where gross yields reach 6.4%. The £165,000 average asking price makes this accessible for portfolio diversification or first-time landlords looking to build rental income in a lower-cost market.

The rental market here typically appeals to young professionals, small families, and working-age tenants seeking budget-conscious accommodation. Two and three-bedroom properties show the strongest rental metrics, suggesting consistent demand for family-sized lets in this part of Rotherham.

Investors should note that rental demand data is currently unavailable, making it important to conduct independent local market research before committing. Additionally, 4-bedroom properties show notably lower yields at 4.8%, warranting careful assessment of acquisition costs and local demand for larger family homes.

Sold Price Trend - S73

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

+0.5% over 2 years

Flip Activity - S73

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+38.8%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

14 mo

Flip rate

0.9%

of all sales

Recent case studies

bartholomew street

Terraced

Bought Jul 24

£79k

Sold Dec 25

£140k

17 mo+68.7%*

Gross 78.3%

garden grove

Semi

Bought Jul 24

£98k

Sold Sept 25

£119k

14 mo+16.3%*

Gross 22.1%

elliott avenue

Semi

Bought Sept 24

£90k

Sold Jul 25

£180k

10 mo+97.4%*

Gross 100.0%

wath road

Flat

Bought Apr 24

£82k

Sold Jul 25

£115k

15 mo+29.4%*

Gross 40.2%

barnsley road

Terraced

Bought Mar 24

£83k

Sold Mar 25

£110k

13 mo+21.8%*

Gross 32.5%

snape hill road

Terraced

Bought Apr 24

£90k

Sold Jan 25

£137k

9 mo+42.9%*

Gross 52.2%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - S73

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Rotherham. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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