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Property investment stats for Worsbrough, Yorkshire and The Humber

A complete guide to property investment in Worsbrough.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Worsbrough offers investors a blend of affordability and reasonable growth, with a price-to-income ratio of 3.9 that stands out as accessible compared to many other regions. The market is active, with annual sales at 75 and properties spending a brisk 34 days on the market. Over the past three years, the area has seen capital growth of 15.4% and an annualised rate of 4.9%, suggesting steady if unspectacular appreciation.

Rental demand is supported by a high proportion of social housing (in the 96th percentile nationally), and private rentals are less common (in the 10th percentile), which may mean less competition for landlords. Investors should note that while the degree-educated and professional population is low, the area is not dominated by any one age group, with a fairly balanced demographic spread.

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Key investment stats for Worsbrough

Median price per sq ft

£179 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

0.4%

Sales in past year

75

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

Live property stats in Worsbrough

Live prices in Worsbrough, Yorkshire and The Humber

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£200,000

25% of properties below...

£150,000

75% of properties below...

£265,000

Most expensive property

£525,000

Live listings

31

Median days on market

34

Should you invest in Worsbrough?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields are attractive, with the top local postcode district offering yields of 7.1%, which is strong for the region.
  • The median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £197,500, making entry costs relatively low for investors seeking family homes.
  • Properties move quickly, with an average of 34 days on the market, which can help with liquidity and reduce the risk of long void periods.

Risks

  • The degree-educated and professional population is in the very lowest percentiles, which could limit demand from higher-earning tenants or buyers.
  • Owner-occupation and private renting rates are both low, with social rented housing making up a very high proportion; this could constrain the potential pool of private buyers and renters.
  • The unemployment rate is in the 77th percentile, suggesting some local economic challenges that could affect tenant reliability or future growth.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Worsbrough’s affordability and recent capital growth of 0.4% in the last year suggest it will continue to appeal to value-focused investors. The rental market is likely to remain robust given the limited supply of private rented homes and the current median asking rent for a 3-bedroom house of £822.

While the area does not have a large professional or degree-educated base, its balanced age profile and quick property sales indicate a stable local market. Investors should expect steady, rather than spectacular, returns, with annualised growth over three years at 4.9%. The main risk lies in the local economy and limited demand from higher-income tenants, but the fundamentals remain solid for those seeking income and affordability.

Live properties in Worsbrough

Investment properties in Worsbrough, Yorkshire and The Humber

3 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 169 days

£260,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom detached house for sale

Berkley Close, Worsbrough, Barnsley...

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

Best places to invest in Worsbrough

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1S707.1%6.6%£171 / 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.