2.9 North East — North East
The North East recorded an average price paid of £213,320 in July 2026, up 3.5% year-on-year — the strongest growth in average prices paid of any region nationally. Average monthly rents rose 5.6% to £707, and gross yields expanded marginally by 0.08 percentage points to 3.98%. SR recorded an exceptional price rise of 20.8%, while DH was the only area to record a price fall.
Property Prices by Postcode Area
Jul-26 average price by property type, with year-on-year change vs Jul-25.
| Area | Location | All | Detached | Semi-Det. | Terraced | Flat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul-26 / vs Jul-25 | Jul-26 / vs Jul-25 | Jul-26 / vs Jul-25 | Jul-26 / vs Jul-25 | Jul-26 / vs Jul-25 | ||
| DH | Durham | £174,011 ▼ 4.2% | £288,152 ▲ 0.6% | £178,934 ▼ 3.8% | £124,662 ▲ 6.1% | £102,999 ▼ 19.2% |
| DL | Darlington | £218,070 ▲ 10.1% | £347,887 ▲ 15.5% | £190,380 ▲ 2.2% | £141,034 ▲ 1.2% | £186,250 ▲ 76.6% |
| NE | Newcastle upon Tyne | £235,870 ▲ 0.5% | £372,783 ▼ 6.8% | £210,771 ▼ 6.2% | £202,151 ▼ 0.3% | £145,876 ▲ 11.3% |
| SR | Sunderland | £191,899 ▲ 20.8% | £358,964 ▲ 14.3% | £187,833 ▲ 16.2% | £129,185 ▲ 14% | £158,100 ▲ 92.3% |
| TS | Teesside | £193,639 ▲ 4.8% | £292,403 ▲ 1.5% | £174,848 ▲ 1.5% | £121,455 ▲ 0.9% | £108,333 ▲ 1.8% |
| North East | £213,320 ▲ 3.5% | £338,255 ▲ 1.6% | £192,251 ▼ 2% | £160,172 ▲ 1.5% | £144,892 ▲ 17.2% | |
SR recorded price growth of 20.8% to £191,899, the strongest movement in the region. DL also rose strongly at +10.1% to £218,070, followed by TS at +4.8%. NE edged up 0.5% while DH fell 4.2% to £174,011 — the most affordable area in the region. NE remains the most expensive area at £235,870.
Average Monthly Rent by Postcode Area
Jul-26 average monthly rent by property type, with year-on-year change vs Jul-25.
| Area | Location | All | Detached | Semi-Det. | Terraced | Flat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul-26 / vs Jul-25 | Jul-26 / vs Jul-25 | Jul-26 / vs Jul-25 | Jul-26 / vs Jul-25 | Jul-26 / vs Jul-25 | ||
| DH | Durham | £660 ▲ 5.8% | £905 ▲ 4.8% | £692 ▲ 5.9% | £688 ▲ 6.2% | £559 ▲ 5.4% |
| DL | Darlington | £660 ▲ 6.1% | £920 ▲ 5.2% | £703 ▲ 6.2% | £680 ▲ 6.5% | £555 ▲ 5.7% |
| NE | Newcastle upon Tyne | £853 ▲ 7.5% | £1,201 ▲ 6.7% | £899 ▲ 7.7% | £877 ▲ 7.6% | £717 ▲ 7.2% |
| SR | Sunderland | £690 ▲ 5% | £1,001 ▲ 4.1% | £718 ▲ 5.2% | £709 ▲ 5.3% | £591 ▲ 4.7% |
| TS | Teesside | £673 ▲ 3% | £958 ▲ 2.2% | £732 ▲ 3.1% | £680 ▲ 3.5% | £570 ▲ 2.6% |
| North East | £707 ▲ 5.6% | £997 ▲ 4.7% | £749 ▲ 5.7% | £727 ▲ 5.9% | £598 ▲ 5.2% | |
NE recorded the strongest rent growth at 7.5% to £853 per month, followed by DL at 6.1% and DH at 5.8%. TS recorded the weakest growth at 3.0%. All five areas recorded positive rent growth.
Gross Rental Yields by Postcode Area
Jul-26 gross yield (annual rent ÷ purchase price) by property type, with year-on-year change vs Jul-25.
| Area | Location | All | Detached | Semi-Det. | Terraced | Flat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul-26 / vs Jul-25 | Jul-26 / vs Jul-25 | Jul-26 / vs Jul-25 | Jul-26 / vs Jul-25 | Jul-26 / vs Jul-25 | ||
| DH | Durham | 4.5% ▲ 0.43pp | 3.8% ▲ 0.15pp | 4.6% ▲ 0.42pp | 6.6% ▲ 0.01pp | 6.5% ▲ 1.52pp |
| DL | Darlington | 3.6% ▼ 0.14pp | 3.2% ▼ 0.31pp | 4.4% ▲ 0.16pp | 5.8% ▲ 0.29pp | 3.6% ▼ 2.4pp |
| NE | Newcastle upon Tyne | 4.3% ▲ 0.28pp | 3.9% ▲ 0.49pp | 5.1% ▲ 0.66pp | 5.2% ▲ 0.38pp | 5.9% ▼ 0.22pp |
| SR | Sunderland | 4.3% ▼ 0.65pp | 3.3% ▼ 0.32pp | 4.6% ▼ 0.48pp | 6.6% ▼ 0.54pp | 4.5% ▼ 3.75pp |
| TS | Teesside | 4.2% ▼ 0.07pp | 3.9% ▲ 0.03pp | 5.0% ▲ 0.07pp | 6.7% ▲ 0.17pp | 6.3% ▲ 0.05pp |
| North East | 4.0% ▲ 0.08pp | 3.5% ▲ 0.1pp | 4.7% ▲ 0.34pp | 5.4% ▲ 0.23pp | 5.0% ▼ 0.56pp | |
DH offers the highest gross yield at 4.55%, expanding 0.43 percentage points year-on-year, followed by NE at 4.34% (+0.28pp). SR recorded yield compression of -0.65pp as its substantial price growth significantly outpaced rent gains, despite rents rising 5.0%.