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Property investment stats for Deepcar, Yorkshire and The Humber

A complete guide to property investment in Deepcar.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Deepcar stands out as a solid residential area, with a high proportion of owner-occupied homes and a notable presence of couples. The housing market here has seen steady capital growth over the past three years, with annualised growth of 3.7% and a 1-year capital growth of 1.8%. Affordability looks attractive, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.2, making it more accessible than many other parts of the country. Sales volumes are moderate, with 89 properties changing hands each year, and properties typically spend 63 days on the market.

The local market is balanced, as shown by the median of achieved minus asking price at £0 (the typical achieved discount), suggesting buyers and sellers are meeting in the middle. Rents and sale prices for family homes are reasonable, creating options for both investors and occupiers.

Image of Deepcar, Yorkshire and The Humber

Key investment stats for Deepcar

Median price per sq ft

£225 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

1.8%

Sales in past year

89

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Deepcar

Live prices in Deepcar, Yorkshire and The Humber

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£275,000

25% of properties below...

£210,000

75% of properties below...

£400,000

Most expensive property

£1,700,000

Live listings

53

Median days on market

63

Should you invest in Deepcar?

Opportunities

  • The strong owner-occupier base and high proportion of couples suggest a stable, long-term rental market for family-sized homes.
  • The top postcode district rental yield of 4.7% provides a respectable return for buy-to-let investors, especially given current asking rents and sale prices for three-bedroom houses.
  • The capital growth over three years of 11.5% indicates potential for further appreciation, particularly for investors looking for steady rather than speculative gains.

Risks

  • The relatively low proportion of private rented housing (in the 8th percentile) may limit the pool of tenants and make it harder to scale a rental portfolio.
  • The population skews older, with the 60+ group in the 65th percentile and younger adult cohorts lower, which could affect long-term rental demand growth.
  • Liquidity is moderate, with 63 days and 89 suggesting it may take time to exit an investment if market conditions change.

Outlook

The outlook for Deepcar is quietly positive. The area’s affordability, evidenced by the price-to-income ratio of 4.2, should continue to attract buyers who are priced out elsewhere. Capital growth has been steady, and while not spectacular, the annualised growth of 3.7% points to resilience in the local market.

Rental yields are reasonable by regional standards, and the high proportion of owner-occupiers helps underpin values. Investors should expect slow and steady progress rather than dramatic surges, but for those seeking a stable, low-drama environment, Deepcar has clear appeal.

Live properties in Deepcar

Investment properties in Deepcar, Yorkshire and The Humber

4 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 168 days

£400,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Rookery Vale, Sheffield

Slow to sell properties in Deepcar, Yorkshire and The Humber
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
33% below median price

£140,000 - Offers Over

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Haywood Lane, Deepcar, Sheffield, S...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Deepcar, Yorkshire and The Humber
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Vendors are holding firm; properties tend to sell at close to asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £0

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £4,750 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £5,500 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.4%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.7%

Best places to invest in Deepcar

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1S364.7%5.2%£250 / sq ft

Data sources

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.