Buy-to-Let Yields in West Yorkshire
5 councils · 84 postcode districts · Best: Bradford · Data from HM Land Registry & VOA
Top Postcode Districts in West Yorkshire
| Postcode ↕ | Area ↕ | Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| BD1 | BRADFORD | 7.93 | £90,000 |
| LS11 | LEEDS | 7.36 | £138,500 |
| BD3 | BRADFORD | 7.14 | £100,000 |
| LS9 | LEEDS | 7.03 | £145,000 |
| HX1 | HALIFAX | 6.74 | £105,000 |
| BD5 | BRADFORD | 6.51 | £109,725 |
| BD8 | BRADFORD | 6.21 | £115,000 |
| LS2 | LEEDS | 6.17 | £165,250 |
| BD21 | KEIGHLEY | 6.06 | £117,750 |
| LS10 | LEEDS | 6 | £170,000 |
| LS12 | LEEDS | 6 | £170,000 |
| HD1 | HUDDERSFIELD | 5.56 | £135,000 |
| LS13 | LEEDS | 5.51 | £185,000 |
| BD4 | BRADFORD | 5.49 | £130,000 |
| BD7 | BRADFORD | 5.49 | £130,000 |
Councils in West Yorkshire by Yield
| Council ↕ | Avg Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ | Monthly Rent ↕ | Postcodes ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford | 4.68 | £165,000 | £595 | 21 |
| Leeds | 4.49 | £243,000 | £850 | 28 |
| Wakefield | 4.15 | £194,000 | £650 | 10 |
| Calderdale | 4.13 | £179,500 | £590 | 9 |
| Kirklees | 4.01 | £189,995 | £625 | 16 |
West Yorkshire Buy-to-Let Overview
West Yorkshire offers an average gross rental yield of 4.3% across 5 councils and 84 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 Bradford at 4.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rental yield in West Yorkshire?
The average gross rental yield across West Yorkshire is 4.3%, based on 94,703 property transactions across 5 councils and 84 postcode districts.
Which councils in West Yorkshire have the highest rental yields?
The highest-yielding councils in West Yorkshire are Bradford (4.7%), Leeds (4.5%), and Wakefield (4.2%).
What are the best postcodes for buy-to-let in West Yorkshire?
The top postcode districts in West Yorkshire are BD1 (7.9%), LS11 (7.4%), and BD3 (7.1%). 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.