HX3Bradford

Lister & Fagley Areas

Lister & Fagley Areas investment guide. Average gross yield 3.8%, unknown rental demand.

3.8%avg gross yield

£191kavg sold price (748 sales, 12mo)

Unknownrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

3.8%

-0.4% vs Bradford avg (4.2%)

Average Asking Price

£190,847

high confidence (748 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£833

2-bed · 3-bed £1,011 · 6.1% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£247

City avg £157/sqft · 90 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in HX3

1-bed

£626

per month

5.6% yield

2-bed

£833

per month

6.1% yield

3-bed

£1,011

per month

5.4% yield

4-bed

£1,200

per month

4.7% yield

Ownership mix

HX3 vs UK average · 30,337 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Distinct tenure mix: 13% socially rented (4pp lower than the UK average of 17%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

34.0%(UK 32.9%)

+1.1pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

31.6%(UK 29.7%)

+1.9pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

21.4%(UK 20.3%)

+1.1pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

13.0%(UK 17.1%)

-4.1pp vs UK

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

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in HX3

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	7.6%	£142,500	£899
Semi-detached →	5.3%	£225,714	£999
Detached →	3.2%	£411,398	£1,108
Flat →	12.1%	£87,454	£880

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About Lister & Fagley Areas (HX3, Bradford)

HX3 attracts buy-to-let investors seeking affordable entry points with sub-£191k average asking prices and a respectable 3.8% gross yield. The area offers reasonable returns across all property sizes, with 2-bed properties yielding 6.1% and representing the strongest rental income-to-price ratio in the postcode.

The tenant demographic appears mixed across household sizes, with demand spanning from young professionals in 1-bed units (5.6% yield) through to larger families in 3 and 4-bed properties. The consistency of yields across bedroom types suggests a stable, diverse rental market without heavy concentration in any single tenant segment.

Investors should note that rental demand data is currently unavailable, making it difficult to assess void risk or lettings velocity in this postcode. Before committing capital, conduct detailed local research on tenant demand, property condition trends, and any planned regeneration, as these factors will significantly impact investment performance.

Sold Price Trend - HX3

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

+5.6% over 2 years

Flip Activity - HX3

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

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+50.2%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

12 mo

Flip rate

0.5%

of all sales

Recent case studies

windmill drive

Detached

Bought May 25

£250k

Sold Mar 26

£295k

11 mo+18.0%

salisbury place

Terraced

Bought Feb 25

£84k

Sold Feb 26

£160k

12 mo+90.5%

charles avenue

Semi

Bought Jan 25

£130k

Sold Jan 26

£216k

12 mo+59.6%*

Gross 66.2%

whitegate road

Terraced

Bought Jun 24

£92k

Sold May 25

£149k

11 mo+50.2%*

Gross 62.3%

brooklands

Terraced

Bought Dec 23

£186k

Sold Mar 25

£308k

15 mo+53.7%*

Gross 65.1%

east street

Terraced

Bought Jul 23

£145k

Sold Jun 24

£165k

11 mo+15.1%*

Gross 13.8%

* 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 - HX3

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 Bradford. 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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