S62Rotherham

Rotherham Town Centre & Surrounds

Rotherham Town Centre & Surrounds investment guide. Average gross yield 0.0%, unknown rental demand.

0.0%avg gross yield

£158kavg sold price (247 sales, 12mo)

Unknownrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

0.0%

-6.5% vs Rotherham avg (6.5%)

Average Asking Price

£157,500

high confidence (247 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

2-bed · 3-bed -

Price Per Sq Ft

£181

City avg £138/sqft · 43 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in S62

Ownership mix

S62 vs UK average · 13,723 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

High social-rent share: 26% socially rented (9pp higher than the UK average of 17%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

27.7%(UK 32.9%)

-5.2pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

28.4%(UK 29.7%)

-1.3pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

17.9%(UK 20.3%)

-2.4pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

26.0%(UK 17.1%)

+8.9pp vs UK

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

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in S62

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	-	£109,913	-
Semi-detached →	-	£160,000	-
Flat →	-	£77,519	-
Detached →	-	£321,604	-

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Live data for each property type across Rotherham.

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About Rotherham Town Centre & Surrounds (S62, Rotherham)

S62 covers Rotherham's central area and surrounding districts, attracting investors primarily due to affordable entry prices averaging £157,500. The low capital requirement makes this accessible for first-time property investors and those building portfolios in the Yorkshire region.

The tenant mix in this postcode is likely to include young professionals, families, and working-age renters drawn to Rotherham's town centre location and local employment opportunities. Proximity to local amenities, transport links, and regeneration projects may appeal to a broad rental demographic, though specific demand characteristics require local market research.

Investors should exercise caution regarding the reported 0.0% gross yield figure, which suggests either data gaps or challenging rental returns relative to property prices in this area. Before committing capital, conduct thorough due diligence on actual rental rates, local demand patterns, and the area's economic outlook to validate investment viability.

Sold Price Trend - S62

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

+3.1% over 2 years

Flip Activity - S62

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

14 mo

Flip rate

1.0%

of all sales

Recent case studies

bennett close

Semi

Bought Mar 25

£120k

Sold Nov 25

£165k

8 mo+34.9%*

Gross 37.5%

charles street

Terraced

Bought Mar 24

£66k

Sold Apr 25

£113k

14 mo+59.2%*

Gross 69.8%

claypit lane

Terraced

Bought Apr 24

£74k

Sold Jan 25

£120k

10 mo+54.8%*

Gross 63.3%

the square

Terraced

Bought Jul 23

£123k

Sold Dec 24

£167k

17 mo+28.6%*

Gross 36.4%

claypit lane

Terraced

Bought Jun 23

£85k

Sold Aug 24

£135k

14 mo+50.2%*

Gross 58.8%

* 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 - S62

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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