A complete guide to property investment in Dinnington.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Dinnington offers a balanced mix of affordability and rental demand, making it an appealing option for investors looking for steady returns without the premium price tag. The average price-to-income ratio of 4.3 suggests that property is relatively accessible compared to many other parts of the country, while the rent-to-income ratio of 20.6% supports the case for sustained tenant demand. Sales activity remains healthy with 223 transactions a year, and properties typically spend 56 days on the market, which points to reasonable liquidity for those looking to buy or sell. The median price per square foot stands at £211 per sq ft, keeping entry costs manageable for both new and experienced investors.
Median price per sq ft
£211 / sq ft
Average rental yield
5.0%
Capital growth (1y)
-5.1%
Sales in past year
223
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Dinnington (Rotherham), Yorkshire and The Humber
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£280,000
25% of properties below...
£175,000
75% of properties below...
£335,000
Most expensive property
£1,095,000
Live listings
105
Median days on market
56
The outlook for Dinnington remains cautiously optimistic, especially for investors focused on rental income and medium-term growth. The strong three-year capital growth of 29.9% and healthy annualised rate of 9.1% provide reassurance that the area can deliver solid returns over time, even if recent price changes have been less favourable.
With a rental yield of 5.0% and accessible property prices, the fundamentals for buy-to-let remain attractive. Liquidity is reasonable given the annual sales volume and typical days on market. Investors should keep an eye on local employment trends and tenant demographics, but the current balance of affordability and demand supports a positive outlook for the next 12 months.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Dinnington (Rotherham), Yorkshire and The Humber
£350,000
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Swinston Hill Gardens, Dinnington, ...
£125,000
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Doe Quarry Lane, Dinnington
£425,000 - Offers Over
4 bedroom bungalow for sale
Swinston Hill Road, Dinnington, She...
£160,000
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Paterson Road, Dinnington, Sheffiel...
Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.
• Median discount: £2,500
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.5%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.7%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.2%
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.