The Real Cost of Buying a First Home in Maltby
A first purchase at the £180,000 Maltby average needs about £21,300 in cash, made up of £18,000 deposit, £0 stamp duty with first time buyer relief, and roughly £3,300 in fees.
The introduction costs you nothing. If you go ahead, we may be paid a fee by the firm we introduce you to. There is no obligation.
A first purchase at the £180,000 Maltby average needs about £21,300 in cash, made up of £18,000 deposit, £0 stamp duty with first time buyer relief, and roughly £3,300 in fees.
What a first Maltby purchase costs in cash
On the local average the deposit is £18,000, stamp duty is £0 and fees are near £3,300. Total cash needed is about £21,300.
First time buyer relief saves you £1,100 against the standard charge of £1,100 at this price. Rates are those in force from April 2025. Confirm the current position on gov.uk before you exchange.
Where the upfront cash goes
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Maltby.
What you can borrow against local incomes
Running costs from week one
Band D council tax in South Yorkshire is £2,414 a year, which is £201 a month. Add energy, water, insurance and maintenance.
Protection belongs in the same budget. If the mortgage depends on two incomes, it depends on both people staying well enough to earn. That is the part of the purchase we advise on directly.
Average prices sit below the £500,000 relief ceiling, so most first purchases here still qualify. Check your own price against the threshold.
The Maltby detail first buyers ask about
The schools families ask about here are Maltby Academy, Maltby Manor Academy and Maltby Redwood Academy. 2 local schools were rated Good or Outstanding overall at their most recent graded Ofsted inspection. Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Maltby to Rotherham takes about 15 to 20 min.
By price, Maltby ranks 17 of the 27 South Yorkshire locations we cover, at £180,000 against a county average of £207,593. Band D council tax here is £2,414, against an average of £2,339 across the towns we cover in the county.
What your money buys in Maltby
Maltby is a former coal-mining town on the limestone ridge east of Rotherham, with Roche Abbey and Maltby Crags just to the south.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Maltby property and area guide.
| Budget | What it buys here |
|---|---|
| Around £120,000 to £175,000 | An ex-mining or older terrace, or a starter home, the accessible way into the town. |
| Around £175,000 to £290,000 | A suburban semi or a modern/new-build house, a classic Maltby family home. |
| £290,000 and above | A larger detached house with a garden, the top of the local market, at a keen price for South Yorkshire. |
- Among the most affordable towns in the area
- Roche Abbey & Maltby Crags on the doorstep
- Good road links (A631 to Rotherham/Doncaster, A1(M)/M18)
- Good-rated primaries (Maltby Manor & Maltby Redwood)
- Higher ground, lower river-flood risk than the valley towns
- A coal-mining search & subsidence check are material and recent (Maltby Main closed 2013)
- No railway station in the town (nearest Conisbrough/Rotherham)
- No full 24-hour A&E in town (nearest Rotherham/Doncaster)
- The secondary's most recent inspection is an ungraded report card, read it in full
- The Maltby Dike & surface water can affect low-lying streets in heavy rain
Maltby is known locally for A coalfield town, and Roche Abbey. Maltby is a classic town of the South Yorkshire coalfield, Maltby Main built the town, its Model Village and its terraces, and its community and heritage tell the story of coal right up to 2013.
Practical detail for Maltby: the S66 postcode district, no station in the town (nearest Conisbrough or Rotherham Central); the A631, A1(M) & M18 are the main links and there is no A&E in the town; the nearest 24-hour Type 1 A&E is Rotherham Hospital (Moorgate Road, S60 2UD); Doncaster Royal Infirmary also within reach, verify with NHS.
Maltby at a glance
| Upfront cost | Maltby figure |
|---|---|
| Average price | £180,000 |
| Deposit at 10% | £18,000 |
| Stamp duty, first time buyer | £0 |
| Stamp duty, standard rate | £1,100 |
| Legal, survey and moving | £3,300 |
| Total cash needed | £21,300 |
| Monthly repayment illustration | £947 |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Maltby
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Total cash of about £21,300, not just the deposit
- Your stamp duty position confirmed on gov.uk
- A first year running cost budget including £2,414 council tax
- Income protection quoted before completion, not after
The introduction costs you nothing. If you go ahead, we may be paid a fee by the firm we introduce you to. There is no obligation.
Check broadband before you make an offer in Maltby
Broadband speeds can vary street by street in Maltby, so check the exact address before you commit. Ofcom's free checker shows which broadband speeds and mobile coverage are available at any UK property.
We can introduce you to a specialist who can combine your mobile, broadband and utilities into one bill. There's no fee for the introduction.
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