YO24York

York City Suburbs & Commuter Belt

York City Suburbs & Commuter Belt investment guide. Average gross yield 4.0%, unknown rental demand.

4.0%avg gross yield

£285kavg sold price (402 sales, 12mo)

Unknownrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

4.0%

+2.0% vs York avg (2.0%)

Average Asking Price

£285,000

high confidence (402 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,141

2-bed · 3-bed £1,342 · 5.1% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£356

City avg £388/sqft · 32 below average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in YO24

1-bed

£977

per month

5.0% yield

2-bed

£1,141

per month

5.1% yield

3-bed

£1,342

per month

5.3% yield

4-bed

£2,784

per month

7.6% yield

Ownership mix

YO24 vs UK average · 17,834 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Distinct tenure mix: 18% privately rented (btl) (3pp lower than the UK average of 20%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

34.1%(UK 32.9%)

+1.2pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

30.0%(UK 29.7%)

+0.3pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

17.5%(UK 20.3%)

-2.8pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

18.4%(UK 17.1%)

+1.3pp vs UK

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

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in YO24

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	6.6%	£259,394	£1,421
Semi-detached →	6.2%	£285,000	£1,473
Detached →	4.1%	£463,627	£1,574
Flat →	7.3%	£182,861	£1,112

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About York City Suburbs & Commuter Belt (YO24, York)

YO24 attracts buy-to-let investors seeking affordable entry points with a solid 4.0% gross yield on properties averaging £285,000. The area offers reasonable returns without the premium pricing of central York, making it accessible for portfolio diversification or first-time BTL investors.

The tenant demographic spans working professionals and families across all bedroom types, with particular strength in the 4-bedroom segment (7.6% yield). Smaller units (1-2 bed) show modest rental demand at just over 5%, suggesting a mix of student, young professional, and downsizer tenants.

Investors should note the limited rental demand data available for this postcode, which may obscure seasonal fluctuations or local market sensitivities. The significant yield premium on 4-bed properties (7.6% vs 5.0-5.3% for smaller units) warrants investigation into whether this reflects higher demand or simply elevated rents offsetting larger purchase prices.

Sold Price Trend - YO24

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-7.4% over 2 years

Flip Activity - YO24

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

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+35.4%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

7 mo

Flip rate

0.1%

of all sales

Recent case studies

deepdale

Semi

Bought May 24

£181k

Sold Dec 24

£245k

7 mo+35.4%*

* 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 - YO24

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 York. 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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