A complete guide to property investment in Barugh Green and Redbrook.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Barugh Green and Redbrook are steady, family-oriented neighbourhoods where owner-occupation is the norm, sitting high in the 91st percentile for this measure. Homes here do not linger long on the market, with properties typically selling in just 40 days, and the median discount to asking price is £1,750 (the typical achieved discount), hinting at solid buyer demand. Affordability stands out, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.7, making it easier for local buyers to get a foot on the ladder compared to many other parts of the country. The area has seen strong three-year capital growth at 21.2%, though the most recent year has seen values change by -3.2%.
Median price per sq ft
£259 / sq ft
Average rental yield
-
Capital growth (1y)
-3.2%
Sales in past year
115
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Barugh Green and Redbrook, Yorkshire and The Humber
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£250,000
25% of properties below...
£213,750
75% of properties below...
£353,750
Most expensive property
£699,950
Live listings
52
Median days on market
40
Looking ahead, the area’s affordability and strong three-year annualised growth of 6.6% provide reasons for optimism. The high proportion of owner-occupied homes and couples households (in the 99th percentile) suggests the market is underpinned by stability and long-term residents.
Rental yields at 5.2% remain competitive and, with homes selling at a median discount of £1,750 (the typical achieved discount), there is room for negotiation. While the last year’s capital growth of -3.2% signals a pause, the wider trend over three years is positive. Investors who value steady demand and a family-oriented environment may find Barugh Green and Redbrook a reassuring choice.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Barugh Green and Redbrook, Yorkshire and The Humber
£350,000
3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
Milne Street, Barugh Green, Barnsle...
£165,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale
Beever Lane, Gawber, Barnsley, S75 ...
£145,000 - Offers in Region of
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
Higham Common Road, Higham, Barnsle...
Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.
• Median discount: £1,750
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £6,500 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.0%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.5%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.9%
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.