At a Glance
Average Property Price - NE25
£288,988
39
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - NE
£830
23
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - NE25
£39,026
54
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - NE
6.0%
74
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - NE25
3.6%
53
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - NE
4.0%
54
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in NE25 is £289,000, positioning it below the national average and among the more affordable areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.6% annually—broadly in line with national trends. Transaction activity has moderated recently, with 405 sales in the latest full year compared to an average of 504 over the preceding ten years.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader NE postcode area stand at £830, well below the national average. Rental growth over ten years has averaged 4.0% annually, slightly above the national pace. The flat yield has strengthened to 6.0% in the latest year, up from a ten-year average of 5.3%, reflecting improved returns for landlords.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household net income of £39,026 sits close to the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 6.9x indicates properties are slightly less affordable than in 2016 (when it stood at 6.7x). Rental affordability has also tightened: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 24.1% in 2016 to 26.2% today, suggesting a growing squeeze on tenant budgets.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than average, with over a quarter aged 65 and above (compared to 19.6% nationally) and only 8.2% aged 16–24 (against 11.0% nationally). Owner-occupation is well above average at 70.7%, with outright ownership particularly strong at 37.6%. The workforce is heavily skewed towards professional and technical roles—24% are professionals (versus 20.5% nationally) and 14.8% work in technical fields—while elementary employment at 7.5% is below the national norm.