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Property investment stats for Market Weighton, Yorkshire and The Humber

A complete guide to property investment in Market Weighton.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Market Weighton offers a mix of affordability and stability for property investors, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.1 and a median price per square foot of £232 per sq ft. The area’s housing market is relatively liquid, as properties spend an average of 44 days on the market, and annual sales stand at 128. Investors will notice a mature population profile, with a high proportion of older residents and single occupier households in the upper percentiles for Britain. Rental yields are modest, with the average at 3.7%, but there is a pocket of higher returns in the top-performing district at 4.3%.

While capital growth has changed by -4.3% over the past year, the three-year figure is more reassuring at 7.2%, suggesting some resilience in the longer term.

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Key investment stats for Market Weighton

Median price per sq ft

£232 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.7%

Capital growth (1y)

-4.3%

Sales in past year

128

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

Live property stats in Market Weighton

Live prices in Market Weighton, Yorkshire and The Humber

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£250,000

25% of properties below...

£190,000

75% of properties below...

£329,950

Most expensive property

£625,000

Live listings

69

Median days on market

44

Should you invest in Market Weighton?

Opportunities

  • The median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £265,000, which, combined with the price-to-income ratio of 4.1, makes the area accessible for first-time buyers and investors seeking value.
  • The top postcode district offers a rental yield of 4.3%, which is above the area average and may appeal to yield-focused investors.
  • The median achieved minus asking price is £2,500 (the typical achieved discount), indicating buyers may have room for negotiation or could secure properties below asking price.

Risks

  • The capital growth over the past year has changed by -4.3%, which may give pause to investors seeking short-term appreciation.
  • The population skews older, with the 60+ age group in the 84th percentile, which could limit future rental demand from younger tenants or families.
  • The area has a relatively high proportion of social and private rented housing, which could affect tenant quality and market stability.

Outlook

Over the next year, Market Weighton’s property market is likely to remain steady, with affordability and negotiability continuing to attract buyers. The annualised growth over three years of 2.3% shows that while short-term fluctuations exist, the longer-term trend is positive. Investors who prioritise stable rental income over rapid capital gains may find the area’s average yield of 3.7% and the stronger performance in the top district appealing.

Given the area’s older demographic and high proportion of single occupier households, demand for smaller homes and accessible flats may stay strong. Liquidity should remain reasonable, with properties spending an average of 44 days on the market and annual sales at 128. While the market is not primed for explosive growth, it offers a reliable environment for investors with a long-term outlook.

Live properties in Market Weighton

Investment properties in Market Weighton, Yorkshire and The Humber

1 bedroom apartment for sale
On market for 169 days

£90,000

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Ingle Court, Market Weighton

Slow to sell properties in Market Weighton, Yorkshire and The Humber
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom flat for sale
Reduced by 10%

£90,000

1 bedroom flat for sale

Ingle Court, Market Weighton, York

Big price drop properties in Market Weighton, Yorkshire and The Humber
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom town house for sale
28% below median price

£250,000

4 bedroom town house for sale

Kings Court, Market Weighton, York

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

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £2,500

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,129 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.3%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.6%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.9%

Best places to invest in Market Weighton

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1YO434.3%2.6%£235 / 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.