A complete guide to property investment in Darton.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Darton sits comfortably as a family-friendly spot, with a high proportion of couples and a strong owner-occupier presence in the area. The market shows signs of healthy demand, with properties selling in just 31 days and no median discount between asking and achieved prices. Over the past three years, Darton has seen capital growth of 15.1%, which annualises to 4.8%, suggesting a steady upward trend. Affordability also stands out, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.2, making it accessible for buyers compared to many UK regions.
Median price per sq ft
£230 / sq ft
Average rental yield
4.1%
Capital growth (1y)
4.4%
Sales in past year
210
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Darton, Yorkshire and The Humber
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£328,000
25% of properties below...
£230,000
75% of properties below...
£425,000
Most expensive property
£1,750,000
Live listings
95
Median days on market
31
The outlook for Darton remains positive, with recent 1-year capital growth of 4.4% and an annualised three-year growth rate of 4.8%. This consistent performance, paired with strong liquidity and properties selling at or above asking price, suggests continued demand in the short term.
Rental yields are steady at 4.1%, with standout opportunities in the top postcode district at 5.2%. While the area’s older demographic and smaller private rented sector could temper rapid rental growth, Darton’s affordability and stability make it a solid choice for investors seeking dependable returns rather than speculative gains.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Darton, Yorkshire and The Humber
£130,000 - Offers in Region of
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
Huddersfield Road, Darton, S75
£150,000
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
Darton Lane, Mapplewell, Barnsley
£425,000 - Offers in Region of
4 bedroom detached house for sale
White Bear, Ballfield Lane, S75 5EF
£90,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom flat for sale
Eshton Court, Mapplewell, Barnsley,...
Median discounts are small, suggesting a competitive market.
• Median discount: £0
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £7,350 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 0.0%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.1%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.6%
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.