S75Wakefield

South Wakefield Residential

South Wakefield Residential investment guide. Average gross yield 4.0%, unknown rental demand.

4.0%avg gross yield

£219kavg sold price (651 sales, 12mo)

Unknownrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

4.0%

+0.7% vs Wakefield avg (3.3%)

Average Asking Price

£219,000

high confidence (651 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£862

2-bed · 3-bed £951 · 6.0% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£262

City avg £237/sqft · 25 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in S75

1-bed

£676

per month

5.1% yield

2-bed

£862

per month

6.0% yield

3-bed

£951

per month

4.9% yield

4-bed

£1,387

per month

4.9% yield

Ownership mix

S75 vs UK average · 29,131 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Owner-occupier stronghold: 38% owned outright (5pp higher than the UK average of 33%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

38.2%(UK 32.9%)

+5.3pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

32.2%(UK 29.7%)

+2.5pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

17.1%(UK 20.3%)

-3.2pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

12.5%(UK 17.1%)

-4.6pp vs UK

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

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in S75

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	7.2%	£149,111	£893
Semi-detached →	5.9%	£198,750	£969
Detached →	3.5%	£350,000	£1,018
Flat →	8.4%	£116,314	£813

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About South Wakefield Residential (S75, Wakefield)

S75 attracts property investors seeking affordable entry points with a solid 4.0% gross yield. Properties average £219,000, making this an accessible market for both first-time and experienced investors looking to build portfolios in Yorkshire's recovering market.

The tenant profile is diverse across property sizes, with particularly strong yield performance in 2-bed properties (6.0%) that appeal to young professionals and small families. 3-bed homes also perform well at 4.9% yield, suggesting reliable demand from families seeking mid-sized rentals in the area.

Investors should note that rental demand data remains unknown for this postcode, requiring thorough local research before committing capital. The yield variance between property types—with 1-beds at 5.1% but 4-beds at 4.9%—suggests market segmentation worth investigating further to understand demand drivers and tenant retention patterns.

Sold Price Trend - S75

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

+20.7% over 2 years

Flip Activity - S75

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

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+49.0%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

13 mo

Flip rate

0.5%

of all sales

Recent case studies

allendale road

Semi

Bought Aug 24

£126k

Sold Sept 25

£215k

13 mo+66.9%*

Gross 71.3%

nicholson avenue

Terraced

Bought Oct 24

£130k

Sold May 25

£197k

7 mo+52.0%*

thorne end road

Semi

Bought Dec 23

£160k

Sold Jan 25

£243k

14 mo+46.1%*

Gross 51.9%

appleby close

Detached

Bought Jun 23

£180k

Sold Nov 24

£225k

17 mo+17.5%*

Gross 24.8%

bence close

Semi

Bought Jul 23

£125k

Sold Oct 24

£272k

15 mo+103.0%*

Leasehold - extension not verified

Gross 117.6%

haigh lane

Terraced

Bought Jan 24

£126k

Sold Jul 24

£169k

6 mo+29.1%*

Gross 33.7%

* 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 - S75

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 Wakefield. 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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