S61Rotherham

Central Rotherham & Surrounds

Central Rotherham & Surrounds investment guide. Average gross yield 5.2%, unknown rental demand.

5.2%avg gross yield

£163kavg sold price (395 sales, 12mo)

Unknownrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

5.2%

-1.3% vs Rotherham avg (6.5%)

Average Asking Price

£163,000

high confidence (395 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£708

2-bed · 3-bed £900 · 6.2% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£195

City avg £138/sqft · 57 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in S61

1-bed

£686

per month

6.4% yield

2-bed

£708

per month

6.2% yield

3-bed

£900

per month

6.4% yield

4-bed

£858

per month

3.9% yield

Ownership mix

S61 vs UK average · 19,978 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

High social-rent share: 27% socially rented (10pp higher than the UK average of 17%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

30.4%(UK 32.9%)

-2.5pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

25.3%(UK 29.7%)

-4.4pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

17.7%(UK 20.3%)

-2.6pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

26.6%(UK 17.1%)

+9.5pp vs UK

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

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in S61

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	8.0%	£119,123	£799
Semi-detached →	5.6%	£177,463	£829
Detached →	3.4%	£293,000	£840
Flat →	11.4%	£82,000	£776

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About Central Rotherham & Surrounds (S61, Rotherham)

S61 offers investors an attractive entry point with a 5.2% average gross yield and property prices averaging £163,000. The consistent rental yields across 1, 2 and 3-bedroom properties (all between 6.2-6.4%) suggest stable demand for smaller units, making this a potentially reliable income area for buy-to-let portfolios.

The tenant mix appears to favour smaller households, with strong rental performance in 1-3 bedroom properties. This suggests demand from young professionals, small families, and possibly key workers—typical of regenerating urban areas where affordability and accessibility are key draws.

The significantly lower yield on 4-bedroom properties (3.9%) warrants caution; this mismatch between purchase price and rental income suggests weaker demand for larger family homes in the area. Investors should conduct thorough local demand research and consider the broader regeneration trajectory before committing to larger units in S61.

Sold Price Trend - S61

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

+8.7% over 2 years

Flip Activity - S61

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

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+76.8%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

16 mo

Flip rate

0.2%

of all sales

Recent case studies

richmond park avenue

Semi

Bought Mar 23

£100k

Sold Sept 24

£150k

18 mo+39.0%*

Gross 50.0%

croft street

Semi

Bought Mar 23

£126k

Sold May 24

£280k

14 mo+114.6%*

Gross 123.1%

* 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 - S61

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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