S60Rotherham

Central Rotherham & Moorgate

Central Rotherham & Moorgate investment guide. Average gross yield 4.5%, unknown rental demand.

4.5%avg gross yield

£217kavg sold price (570 sales, 12mo)

Unknownrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

4.5%

-2.0% vs Rotherham avg (6.5%)

Average Asking Price

£217,262

high confidence (570 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£852

2-bed · 3-bed £1,048 · 5.5% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£241

City avg £138/sqft · 103 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in S60

1-bed

£763

per month

5.7% yield

2-bed

£852

per month

5.5% yield

3-bed

£1,048

per month

5.7% yield

4-bed

£1,464

per month

5.1% yield

Ownership mix

S60 vs UK average · 26,805 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Distinct tenure mix: 18% privately rented (btl) (2pp lower than the UK average of 20%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

32.7%(UK 32.9%)

-0.2pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

30.2%(UK 29.7%)

+0.5pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

18.3%(UK 20.3%)

-2.0pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

18.8%(UK 17.1%)

+1.7pp vs UK

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

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in S60

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	7.8%	£153,855	£995
Semi-detached →	5.8%	£210,642	£1,019
Detached →	3.9%	£366,795	£1,203
Flat →	8.5%	£125,000	£888

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About Central Rotherham & Moorgate (S60, Rotherham)

S60 attracts property investors seeking affordable entry points with solid rental yields averaging 4.5%. The sub-£220k average asking price makes this accessible for portfolio builders, particularly those targeting buy-to-let markets in the North.

The tenant mix is diverse across property sizes, with consistent yields across 1-3 bed units (5.5-5.7%) suggesting stable demand from both singles and small families. The lower 4-bed yield (5.1%) indicates this segment may appeal to a more niche tenant base or longer void periods.

Investors should note the absence of rental demand data, which limits visibility on market tightness and void risk. Due diligence on local employment hubs, transport links, and planned regeneration will be essential before committing capital, given the limited transparency around tenant appetite.

Sold Price Trend - S60

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-4.9% over 2 years

Flip Activity - S60

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

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+51.8%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

11 mo

Flip rate

0.2%

of all sales

Recent case studies

sunnybank crescent

Terraced

Bought Nov 24

£83k

Sold Jul 25

£145k

8 mo+69.8%*

Gross 74.7%

barden crescent

Semi

Bought Oct 23

£130k

Sold Nov 24

£185k

14 mo+33.8%*

Leasehold - extension not verified

Gross 42.3%

* 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 - S60

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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