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Area guide · South Yorkshire

Living in Finningley

A snapshot of life in Finningley, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Finningley is a village in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 5,919. The average house price is £389,917 and the overall crime rate is 116.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Finningley ranks

Population

5,919

Avg House Price

£389,917

Crime Rate

116.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

408 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,870.3

Median Age

44.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Finningley's detached homes (£387,278) command roughly 1.4× the price of a semi-detached (£282,400).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Finningley prices have risen 37% over the last 9 years (£284,838 → £389,917).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£387,278£365,00018
Semi-Detached£282,400£223,5005
TerracedN/AN/A0
FlatN/AN/A0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Finningley is 116.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Finningley: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools3
Primary2
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Hayfield Lane Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Oswald's CofE AcademyPrimaryNo rating available
The Hayfield SchoolSecondaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Finningley averages 408 Mbps — 308% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Finningley homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.9
% Rated C or Above62%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,212

Demographics & Economy

Population5,919
Median Age44.8
Median Household Income£29,870.3
Employment Rate55.3%
Owner Occupied66.2%
Degree-Level Qualified24%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Finningley?
The average house price in Finningley is £389,917 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Finningley?
The most affordable entry point in Finningley is a semi-detached, with an average price of £282,400.
Is Finningley a safe place to live?
Finningley has a recorded crime rate of 116.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Finningley?
Finningley has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Finningley?
Average broadband download speeds in Finningley are around 408 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 89.7% of premises.
How big is Finningley?
Finningley is a settlement in South Yorkshire with a population of approximately 5,919.

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