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| Metric | Sheffield Undervalued, under-supplied, outperforming. |
|---|---|
| Gross yield range | 6.5–8.5% |
| Entry price | £135,000–£260,000 |
| Population forecast | 600,000 by 2030 |
| Price growth forecast | +18.6% (2024-29) |
| Rental growth forecast | +17.2% (2024-28) |
| New homes pipeline | 5,500 new homes (5-yr) |
| Universities | 2 universities |
| Student population | 60,000 students |
| City-centre businesses | — |
| Median age | 40 years S1 (younger than city avg 40.9) |
| Private renters | 18.9% private rented S1 |
| Graduate retention | 42% |
| Household income | £28,276 avg salary S1 |
| Target tenant | 67,000 students across University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam, plus young professionals in advanced manufacturing, digital and healthcare renting in Kelham Island, Heart of the City and Devonshire Quarter. |
| Top regen project | Heart of the City II · £470m |
| Regen pipeline | 4 major schemes |
| Key neighbourhoods | Kelham Island · Devonshire Quarter · Ecclesall Road (S11) · Attercliffe |
| Transport highlight | Sheffield Station, 2h 06m to London |
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