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Property investment stats for Moorends, Yorkshire and The Humber

A complete guide to property investment in Moorends.

Last updated: 3 November 2025

Investment summary

Moorends sits at the northern edge of South Yorkshire, offering a quieter market with a modest level of activity as shown by its annual sales of 39. Properties here move quickly, with a median time on the market of just 26 days, indicating that when homes are listed, buyers are ready. The area is dominated by families, with a family household percentile in the 98th percentile nationally, and has a high presence of social rented housing. Owner-occupation is relatively low, and private renting is more common than in many other parts of the country. Median asking prices for three-bedroom houses are at £160,000, while median rents for the same size are £838.

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Key investment stats for Moorends

Median price per sq ft

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Average rental yield

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Capital growth (1y)

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Sales in past year

39

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

Live property stats in Moorends

Live prices in Moorends, Yorkshire and The Humber

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£150,000

25% of properties below...

£121,250

75% of properties below...

£185,000

Most expensive property

£380,000

Live listings

16

Median days on market

26

Should you invest in Moorends?

Opportunities

  • The top postcode district offers a strong rental yield of 6.3%, which will appeal to investors seeking income.
  • Properties spend only 26 days on the market, suggesting good liquidity for those looking to buy or sell.
  • With families making up the vast majority of households, demand for larger homes and stable tenancies is likely to remain strong.

Risks

  • The area has a very low proportion of degree-educated residents and professionals, both in the 1st percentile, which may limit long-term economic growth and tenant quality.
  • Social rented housing is in the 88th percentile, which could create competition for private landlords from subsidised housing.
  • The unemployment rate sits in the 83rd percentile, suggesting some local economic fragility.

Outlook

Given the quick turnover of homes and the high family demand, Moorends is likely to remain a relatively liquid market for investors. The strong rental yields in the top postcode district of DN8 are attractive, especially when balanced against the affordable median sale price of £160,000. However, the local economy's challenges, as shown by the high unemployment rate and limited professional workforce, may temper expectations for rapid capital growth.

Rental demand from families is set to persist, supporting income-focused strategies. Investors should keep an eye on any shifts in social housing provision, as this could affect private rental demand. Overall, Moorends offers a stable but unspectacular prospect for those prioritising yield and quick transactions over long-term capital gains.

Live properties in Moorends

Investment properties in Moorends, Yorkshire and The Humber

4 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 158 days

£260,000 - Offers Over

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Kingsmede, Moorends, Doncaster

Slow to sell properties in Moorends, Yorkshire and The Humber
Slow to Sell

Best places to invest in Moorends

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1DN86.3%2.5%£163 / 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.