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Q4 2024 HMO Statistics

Explore comprehensive UK HMO Statistics for Q4 2024, analyzing Houses in Multiple Occupation across different regions. This analysis covers property values, rental yields, and market distribution trends from our dataset of 1,126 HMO properties.

£660,227
Highest Average Property Value (Greater London)
15.4%
Highest Average Yield (North East)
£46,041
Highest Average Annual Rental Income (South East)

Key Insights

HMO Market Overview

  • Analysis of HMO properties shows Greater London dominates with 20.6% market share
  • HMO property values range from £125,400 to £660,227
  • Average HMO yield across regions: 10.4%

Yield Analysis

  • North East leads with 15.4% yield
  • Inverse correlation between property values and yields
  • Average yield across regions: 10.4%
  • 7 regions exceed 9.6% yield

Regional Distribution

  • North West represents 15.1% of total properties
  • West Midlands accounts for 11.8% of market
  • Northern Ireland has minimal presence (0.4%)
  • South East & London combined: 30.2% of total

Property Values

  • South East: £436,146 (2nd highest)
  • Northern Ireland: £125,400 (lowest)
  • 5.3x value difference between highest and lowest
  • Average value across all regions: £285,279

Rental Income Patterns

  • Highest annual rent: £46,041 (South East)
  • Lowest annual rent: £13,056 (Northern Ireland)
  • London annual rent: £40,169 (2nd highest)
  • Average annual rent: £28,248

Market Concentration

  • Top 3 regions hold 47.5% of market
  • Bottom 3 regions only 6.2% of market
  • Clear North-South divide in property values
  • Midlands represents 18.6% combined

Sample Size Analysis

  • Total properties analyzed: 100% (1,126 properties)
  • Largest samples:
    • Greater London: 20.6% of total
    • North West: 15.1% of total
    • West Midlands: 11.8% of total

Data Quality and Distribution

  • Coverage Analysis:
    • South of England: 37.6% of total
    • North of England: 30.2% of total
    • Midlands: 18.6% of total
    • Other regions: 13.6% of total
  • Sample Distribution:
    • Large samples (>10%): 5 regions
    • Medium samples (5-10%): 4 regions
  • Statistical confidence varies by region size

Regional Price-to-Rent Analysis

  • Price-to-Rent Ratios:
    • Greater London: 6.5 years (highest)
    • North East: 2.7 years (lowest)
    • Average: 4.2 years
  • Return on Investment:
    • Top performer: North East (37.0% annual)
    • Lowest return: London (15.4% annual)
    • National average: 23.8% annual
  • Investment recovery period varies significantly by region

Regional Investment Metrics

  • Investment Efficiency:
    • Most efficient: North East (£65K per 1% yield)
    • Least efficient: London (£542K per 1% yield)
    • Average: £137K per 1% yield
  • Rental Growth Potential:
    • Highest rental-to-price: North East (15.4%)
    • Median rental-to-price: Wales (11.4%)
    • Average across regions: 10.4%
  • Capital required for 1K monthly rental varies from £78K to £197K by region

Sample Size Distribution

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