A complete guide to property investment in Ackworth Moor Top.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Ackworth Moor Top sits in a part of Yorkshire that balances affordability and steady demand. The price-to-income ratio of 3.9 suggests that homes are generally accessible for local buyers, while the rent-to-income ratio of 15.9% keeps rental costs within reach for many households. With a median price per square foot of £207 per sq ft and a current median asking price for a three-bedroom house at £242,500, the area stands out for those seeking value. Owner-occupation is high, in the 85th percentile, reflecting a stable base of long-term residents.
Annual sales are around 100, and properties spend an average of 56 days on the market, indicating a reasonable level of liquidity. Notably, there is no median discount on achieved prices (£0 (the typical achieved discount)), so sellers are typically achieving their asking prices, a sign of balanced supply and demand.
Median price per sq ft
£207 / sq ft
Average rental yield
3.8%
Capital growth (1y)
-5.4%
Sales in past year
100
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Ackworth Moor Top, Yorkshire and The Humber
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£320,000
25% of properties below...
£237,500
75% of properties below...
£412,500
Most expensive property
£925,000
Live listings
44
Median days on market
56
Looking ahead, Ackworth Moor Top is likely to remain attractive for value-driven buyers and investors. The strong owner-occupier base and high proportion of couples point to ongoing demand for family homes, especially at the current median price and rent levels for three-bedroom houses.
While short-term capital growth has been negative, the three-year picture shows resilience, and sellers are still achieving their asking prices. Rental demand should hold up, particularly in the best-yielding postcode districts, though overall yields may not excite every investor. The area’s stability and affordability suggest a steady, if unspectacular, outlook for the next year.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Ackworth Moor Top, Yorkshire and The Humber
£300,000
2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Doncaster Road, Ackworth, Pontefrac...
£275,000
4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Turnberry Avenue, Ackworth, WF7
£150,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Chapel Garth, Ackworth, WF7
Asking and achieved prices are broadly aligned — little negotiation room on average.
• Median discount: £0
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £3,750 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,250 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 0.0%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 1.5%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.0%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.