Buy-to-Let Yields in South Yorkshire
2 councils · 20 postcode districts · Best: Doncaster · Data from HM Land Registry & VOA
Below average = equal to Yorkshire and The Humber average (3.9%)
· ↑ above England average (3.6%)
3.9%
Average Yield
2
Councils
20
Postcode Districts
25,463
Total Transactions
Top Postcode Districts in South Yorkshire
| Postcode ↕ | Area ↕ | Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN1 | DONCASTER | 5.72 | £113,250 |
| DN12 | DONCASTER | 4.98 | £130,000 |
| S63 | ROTHERHAM | 4.83 | £138,000 |
| S62 | ROTHERHAM | 4.76 | £140,000 |
| DN8 | DONCASTER | 4.63 | £139,999 |
| S64 | MEXBOROUGH | 4.5 | £144,000 |
| S65 | ROTHERHAM | 4.44 | £150,000 |
| DN6 | DONCASTER | 4.39 | £147,500 |
| S61 | ROTHERHAM | 4.3 | £155,000 |
| DN4 | DONCASTER | 4.05 | £160,000 |
| DN2 | DONCASTER | 3.99 | £162,500 |
| DN7 | DONCASTER | 3.93 | £165,000 |
| DN5 | DONCASTER | 3.9 | £166,250 |
| S66 | ROTHERHAM | 3.75 | £177,500 |
| DN11 | DONCASTER | 3.56 | £182,000 |
Councils in South Yorkshire by Yield
South Yorkshire Buy-to-Let Overview
South Yorkshire offers an average gross rental yield of 3.9% across 2 councils and 20 postcode districts. This is above the England average of 3.6%, making it an attractive county for buy-to-let investment. The strongest returns are in Doncaster at 4.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rental yield in South Yorkshire?
The average gross rental yield across South Yorkshire is 3.9%, based on 25,463 property transactions across 2 councils and 20 postcode districts.
What are the best postcodes for buy-to-let in South Yorkshire?
The top postcode districts in South Yorkshire are DN1 (5.7%), DN12 (5.0%), and S63 (4.8%). These areas combine lower property prices with competitive rental returns.
Data updated quarterly from HM Land Registry and VOA open data. Last updated June 2026.