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Property investment stats for Hoyland, Yorkshire and The Humber

A complete guide to property investment in Hoyland.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Hoyland offers investors a mix of affordability and steady growth. The area has seen capital values change by 5.3% over the past year and by 18.6% over three years, which suggests a market with some momentum. Properties are moving quickly, with homes spending just 27 days on the market, and sellers are achieving their asking prices on average, as shown by the £0 (the typical achieved discount) median discount. The price-to-income ratio of 4.0 points to accessible entry for buyers, while the rent-to-income ratio of 20.4% keeps renting within reach for many households.

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Key investment stats for Hoyland

Median price per sq ft

£182 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.8%

Capital growth (1y)

5.3%

Sales in past year

165

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

Live property stats in Hoyland

Live prices in Hoyland, Yorkshire and The Humber

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£249,995

25% of properties below...

£180,000

75% of properties below...

£325,000

Most expensive property

£1,250,000

Live listings

109

Median days on market

27

Should you invest in Hoyland?

Opportunities

  • The average rental yield stands at 4.8%, and in the top-performing postcode district it rises to 5.8%, which is attractive for income-focused investors.
  • The current median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £220,000, while the median rent for the same property is £772, indicating a balanced relationship between purchase price and rental income.
  • Strong annualised growth over three years of 5.9% suggests the area is not just affordable but also offers solid prospects for capital appreciation.

Risks

  • The degree-educated and professional population are both in the lower percentiles compared to Britain, at the 8th and 13th percentiles respectively, which may limit demand for higher-end or premium rentals.
  • The area has a high proportion of social rented housing, in the 85th percentile, which could affect the local private rental market and resale dynamics.
  • Owner-occupation is relatively low, sitting in the 31st percentile, which may impact long-term stability and could result in a more transient tenant base.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Hoyland’s combination of affordability and liquidity should continue to attract interest from investors who value steady, manageable returns. The quick sales process, with homes spending just 27 days on the market, hints at robust demand and limited supply, which could help underpin prices.

Rental yields are healthy at 4.8%, and with capital growth over the past year at 5.3%, there is evidence of ongoing momentum. However, the local market is shaped by a high proportion of social housing and a modest professional base, which may keep a lid on premium growth. Investors should expect stable, incremental gains rather than dramatic shifts, making Hoyland a sensible choice for those who prefer reliability over speculation.

Live properties in Hoyland

Investment properties in Hoyland, Yorkshire and The Humber

2 bedroom flat for sale
On market for 174 days

£90,000

2 bedroom flat for sale

Stoney Croft, Hoyland, Barnsley, So...

Slow to sell properties in Hoyland, Yorkshire and The Humber
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
18% below median price

£190,000 - Offers Over

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Chapel Street, Hoyland, S74 0NW

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Hoyland, 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 > £6,950 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.5%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.0%

Best places to invest in Hoyland

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1S745.8%4.2%£177 / 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.