West Yorkshire rents and yields
How does West Yorkshire vary by home size?
Asking rent in West Yorkshire runs from £769/month for 1 bedroom to £2,591/month for 5+ bedrooms.
| Homes | Asking rent | Window | Change | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £769/month | 12 months to Sep 2026 | +0.9% on the previous 12 months | 15386 |
| 2 bedrooms | £970/month | 12 months to Sep 2026 | +0.1% on the previous 12 months | 18947 |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,197/month | 12 months to Sep 2026 | +0.5% on the previous 12 months | 8874 |
| 4 bedrooms | £1,762/month | 12 months to Sep 2026 | +6% on the previous 12 months | 3425 |
| 5+ bedrooms | £2,591/month | 12 months to Sep 2026 | -9.2% on the previous 12 months | 4224 |
Asking rent per calendar month by bedroom band: the monthly medians of lettings that came to market, weighted by their dated listings, within the last 12 calendar months, from portal listings. A band with fewer than 30 dated listings in the year is not published.
Where does West Yorkshire rank?
Leeds leads the 5 local authorities within West Yorkshire for asking rent, at £1,222/month.
Asking rent · local authorities within West Yorkshire
Leeds leads the 5 local authorities within West Yorkshire for asking rent, at £1,222/month.
| # | Area | Asking rent | Period | Sample | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leeds | £1,222/month | 12 months to Sep 2026 · from monthly figures | 18,532 | measured |
| 2 | Wakefield | £895/month | 12 months to Sep 2026 · from monthly figures | 2,691 | measured |
| 3 | Kirklees | £835/month | 12 months to Sep 2026 · from monthly figures | 3,117 | measured |
| 4 | Calderdale | £835/month | 12 months to Sep 2026 · from monthly figures | 1,327 | measured |
| 5 | Bradford | £833/month | 12 months to Sep 2026 · from monthly figures | 3,016 | measured |
Full table: asking rent across local authorities within West Yorkshire
Gross yield, asking basis · local authorities within West Yorkshire
Leeds leads the 5 local authorities within West Yorkshire for gross yield, asking basis, at 5.2%.
| # | Area | Gross yield, asking basis | Period | Sample | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leeds | 5.2% | 12 months to Sep 2026 · from monthly figures | 37,031 | measured |
| 2 | Bradford | 4.5% | 12 months to Sep 2026 · from monthly figures | 5,365 | measured |
| 3 | Wakefield | 4.3% | 12 months to Sep 2026 · from monthly figures | 4,183 | measured |
| 4 | Calderdale | 4.1% | 12 months to Sep 2026 · from monthly figures | 3,086 | measured |
| 5 | Kirklees | 3.7% | 12 months to Sep 2026 · from monthly figures | 4,388 | measured |
Full table: gross yield, asking basis across local authorities within West Yorkshire
Where next from West Yorkshire?
- EnglandThe wider market this area sits in.
- BradfordLocal authority · Asking £2,639/m² · Sep 2026
- CalderdaleLocal authority · Asking £2,510/m² · Sep 2026
- KirkleesLocal authority · Asking £2,749/m² · Sep 2026
- LeedsLocal authority · Asking £3,169/m² · Sep 2026
- WakefieldLocal authority · Asking £2,619/m² · Sep 2026
- Greater ManchesterNeighbouring county or region
- MerseysideNeighbouring county or region
- South YorkshireNeighbouring county or region
- Tyne and WearNeighbouring county or region
- West MidlandsNeighbouring county or region
Construction costs Context for residential research
Sector and regional evidence. These figures are not a quote for an individual property.
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Everything else about West Yorkshire
- Property values in West YorkshireEvery addressable home with its floor area, tenure and last recorded sale.
- Land and development sites in West YorkshireRegistered land with its area, tenure and what stands on it.
- Houses and flats for sale in West YorkshireWhat is on the market right now, with the evidence beside each asking price.
- Flats and houses to rent in West YorkshireWhat is available to rent, with the recorded rent and yield beside each asking price.
- Sold house prices in West YorkshireRegistered completions from Price Paid, newest first.
- Planning applications in West YorkshireWhat was proposed, who decided it and whether it was approved.
- Estate agents in West YorkshireWho actually lists here, ranked by volume over 12 months.