API Endpoints

Housing and Property

Property Yield

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Endpoint Overview

The Property Yield endpoint calculates average rental yield for properties in a specified postcode area.


Coverage

EnglandEngland

Update Frequency

Quarterly

Request Format

HTTP Method:

GET

To use the API you should send an HTTP request to the following endpoint URL. This will return a JSON response.

https://api.postcodearea.co.uk/v1/property-yield/?key=&postcode={postcode}

Note that your key has automatically been added to the API endpoint for convenience.

Querystring Parameters:

{postcode}

A valid UK postcode (e.g., SW1A 1AA). Note that you can send the postcode with or without the space separating the outward and inward codes. For example, both "SW1A 1AA" and "SW1A1AA" are both valid.

{api_key}

A valid API key that authenticates your account.


Authorisation

For every endpoint request your API Key should be sent as part of the querystring:

https://api.postcodearea.co.uk/v1/property-yield/?key={api_key}&postcode=WS3+3PD

For example:

https://api.postcodearea.co.uk/v1/property-yield/?key=&postcode=WS3+3PD

Example Request and Response

If the above URL endpoint exists and the API key is valid, our system will return the following example response:

https://api.postcodearea.co.uk/v1/property-yield/?key=&postcode=WS3+3PD
{"data":[{"Postcode":"ST20 0LY","Yield":"3%","Yield Score":"6.5/10","Affordability Score":"8/10","Rental Affordability Score":"9/10","Income Score":"4/10","Urban Score":"3/10","Employment Score":"9/10","Owner Owned Score":"8/10","Crime and Safety Score":"9/10","Summary":"

The ST20 0LY area has a lower yield, but its high safety score makes it a stable, if not lucrative, investment option - in the long term. Investors seeking long-term stability rather than high returns might find this area appealing.

Property yields in ST20 0LY are lower than average, which might reflect a more mature or stable market where opportunities for high returns are limited.

However, the high safety score adds value to the area, potentially attracting long-term tenants or buyers who prioritixe security, making it a stable investment option.

The less urban nature of ST20 0LY suggests a more suburban or rural setting, which could mean lower rental demand but potentially higher property values if the area is considered desirable for homebuyers.

The high ownership rate in this less urban area could indicate a strong preference for long-term residency, which might limit rental opportunities but could ensure more stable property values.

The economic stability in ST20 0LY, indicated by moderate to high income levels and lower unemployment, bodes well for both property values and rental yields, as residents are more likely to afford stable housing.

"}],"response_time":0.0117,"Source":"PostcodeArea API","Output Area":"Postcode","Radius":10,"Distance Unit":"Mile","Records":1,"Unique Fields":1,"Referrer":"api.postcodearea.co.uk"}

Error Handling

HTTP Status Code Error Message Reason
400 Invalid postcode format The postcode provided is not valid.
401 Unauthorised request API key missing or invalid.
404 Postcode not found No data available for the given postcode.
404 No Results Found No data available for the given radius.
429 Too many requests Exceeded rate limit.
500 Internal server error An unexpected issue occurred.

Caching Policy

You may temporarily cache data retrieved from the API for performance optimisation purposes, provided that the cached data is:

  1. Stored in-memory only (e.g., application-level cache).
  2. Retained for no longer than one hour.

Caching API data to any persistent storage, including but not limited to databases, files, or external systems, constitutes a breach of our API Terms and Conditions. Such actions are strictly prohibited to ensure data accuracy and compliance with our licensing agreements.

If you have specific requirements for extended caching, you must seek prior written consent from us.


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