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Property investment stats for Finningley, Yorkshire and The Humber

A complete guide to property investment in Finningley.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Finningley offers a balanced property market with a strong emphasis on families and couples, as seen in its position in the 91st and 93rd percentiles for these household types. The area features a high rate of owner-occupation, which is in the 87th percentile, and a relatively low proportion of social rented housing. Affordability is a key strength, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.4, making it more accessible compared to many other regions. The median price per square foot stands at £230 per sq ft, and three-bedroom houses are currently being marketed at a median price of £270,000.

Liquidity is reasonable, with properties spending an average of 53 days on the market and a median discount to asking price of £2,375 (the typical achieved discount).

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Key investment stats for Finningley

Median price per sq ft

£230 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

-4.6%

Sales in past year

79

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

Live property stats in Finningley

Live prices in Finningley, Yorkshire and The Humber

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£379,950

25% of properties below...

£270,000

75% of properties below...

£475,000

Most expensive property

£1,250,000

Live listings

57

Median days on market

53

Should you invest in Finningley?

Opportunities

  • The top-performing postcode district in Finningley offers rental yields of 4.9%, which could appeal to buy-to-let investors seeking steady returns.
  • The area’s affordability, highlighted by a price-to-income ratio of 4.4, provides entry points for both first-time and seasoned investors.
  • The predominance of family and couple households, each in the 90th percentile or above, suggests stable long-term rental demand for larger homes.

Risks

  • One-year capital growth has changed by -4.6%, which may concern investors prioritising short-term appreciation.
  • With annual sales at 79, the market is not highly liquid, potentially making quick exits more challenging.
  • The private rented sector is in the 43rd percentile, indicating a less competitive market for landlords compared to regions with higher rental demand.

Outlook

Looking ahead over the next year, Finningley’s property market appears stable but not especially dynamic. The three-year annualised growth rate of 2.7% suggests modest but consistent appreciation over the medium term, despite the recent one-year change of -4.6%.

Affordability and strong demand from families and couples are likely to underpin prices, while the median asking rent for a three-bedroom house of £875 should support investor returns. Investors seeking capital growth may need to be patient, but those focused on yield and stability will find the fundamentals reassuring. The area’s high owner-occupation rate and reasonable days on market of 53 days reinforce its reputation as a solid, if unspectacular, place to invest.

Live properties in Finningley

Investment properties in Finningley, Yorkshire and The Humber

4 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 171 days

£375,000 - Offers in Region of

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Wellington Drive, Finningley, DN9

Slow to sell properties in Finningley, Yorkshire and The Humber
Slow to Sell
4 bedroom detached house for sale
235 sq ft

£560,000 - Offers in Region of

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Station Road, Blaxton, Doncaster, D...

Properties with planning granted in Finningley, Yorkshire and The Humber
Planning Granted
4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
34% below median price

£185,000

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Poplar Way, Auckley, Doncaster, Sou...

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

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £2,375

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £8,500 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £10,195 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.1%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.1%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.1%

Best places to invest in Finningley

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1DN104.9%5.0%£238 / sq ft
2DN93.4%4.8%£237 / 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.