Increasing property prices
Rental and buyer demand in the city have risen exponentially over the last 5 years, causing property prices to increase by an average of 48%.
High rental yields
Sheffield is home to market-leading returns and capital growth, with rents increasing an average of 9% year-on-year across the city.
A young population
Home to 67,000 students with a graduate retention rate of 42%, the young population is consistently growing and putting more pressure on the rental market.
Migration of big business
Sheffield is home to various Blue Chip employers, including Siemens, HSBC, and Boeing, bringing jobs into the city and further growing the population.
Growing population
The fourth largest city in the UK, Sheffield has a population of 746,000, which pushes up the demand of rental property within the city.
The UK's Greenest City
Sheffield is the UK's eco-friendly leader, paving the way of sustainable living with green energy production, setting the standard for other major cities.