The Game of Musical Chairs is Speeding Up, S62 Market Demand — July 2026
Hello there, neighbour! It's Daryl Horsfall here. If we were chatting over a garden fence in Rawmarsh or grabbing a coffee in Parkgate, you might ask me how the local housing scene is looking as we hit the height of summer.
Well, imagine a giant game of musical chairs being played from Higher Stubbin to the very edges of S62. Right now, there are fewer chairs than people wanting to sit down, and the music is playing at a rather brisk pace!
The Myth: "Everything has stopped because people are on holiday"
You’ll often hear folks at the bus stop saying that nobody buys a house in July because everyone is off to the seaside. The reality? In S62, the engine is humming along beautifully. Even while the suitcases are being packed, 14 homes are finding new owners every single month. We aren’t seeing a "summer slump"; we’re seeing a focused market where people know exactly what they want.
Are we in a "Seller’s Market"?
Currently, S62 is firmly in what we call a "Seller’s Market". To put that in plain English: if you decided to host a dinner party and invited everyone looking for a home in S62, your living room would be packed, but you’d only have enough food for a fraction of them. Specifically, demand is high enough that the people selling houses are currently in the driving seat.
The "4-Month Rule"
One of the most important things I look at is how long it would take to sell every single house currently on the market if no new ones were added. In S62 right now, that number is 4.0 months.
This hasn't budged since last month, showing us that the market is incredibly steady. Usually, if that number is under six months, it means homes are selling faster than new ones are appearing. It’s like a popular bakery where the fresh loaves are bought almost as soon as they come out of the oven!
Less Choice, More Competition
Did you know that there are only 55 properties currently for sale across the whole of S62? That’s actually six fewer than we had last month.
When the number of homes for sale (the "stock") goes down, it creates a bit of a scramble. If you’ve been looking at a lovely place on Trueman Drive or eyeing up a spot in Bairstow Gardens, you’re likely competing with several other families for the same front door key. This "tight" supply is why we are seeing high-end homes, like a recent sale at Higher Stubbin for £950,000, and more modest family homes all moving through the system with real purpose.
What does this mean for YOU?
If you’re thinking of selling: It’s a fantastic time to get your "For Sale" sign up. With only 55 homes available and about 25% of all available stock selling every month, your home is more likely to stand out. Because there’s less for buyers to choose from, you’re in a great position to get the price you're looking for.
If you’re looking to buy: You need to be "match fit". Because things are moving at a trot, you should have your paperwork ready and your sensible shoes on for viewings. You might find you need to be a bit more decisive than you would have been a year ago.
If you’re just staying put: It’s good news! High demand and low supply generally mean your home is holding its value very well. The average price people are actually paying in S62 over the last year is around £156,211—a solid figure that reflects how much people want to live in our neck of the woods.
The S62 market isn't just "ticking over"; it's active, competitive, and very much open for business this July!