Northumberland - prices and rents both rising, with the North East's second highest average house price

Northumberland continues to perform well for landlords and investors. House prices are up, rents are rising, and the county now has the second highest average house price in the North East - behind only Newcastle. Whether you already hold a rental here or you're thinking about adding one to your portfolio, the latest figures are worth a look.

📊 The numbers

  • Average house price: £203,000 (UK average: £268,000)
  • Average rent: £671 pcm - up 4.9% in the last year
  • House price growth: 1.5% year-on-year

At £65,000 below the UK average on purchase price, Northumberland combines accessible entry points with steady growth in both capital value and rental income - a combination that continues to attract landlords looking for long-term stability alongside reasonable yield.

🏠 What you can buy

  • Flat: ~£121,000
  • Terraced: ~£166,000
  • Semi-detached: ~£198,000
  • Detached: ~£365,000

💷 What you can charge

  • Flats: ~£557 pcm
  • Terraced: ~£661 pcm
  • Semi-detached: ~£707 pcm
  • Detached: ~£957 pcm

📊 Rental demand

Demand across Northumberland varies significantly by area, which means location matters more here than almost anywhere else in the region. Ashington, Blyth and Bedlington offer strong entry-level affordability and consistent tenant demand - popular with landlords targeting solid yields. Morpeth and the South Northumberland commuter belt attract professional tenants commuting into Newcastle, typically with lower yields but stronger long-term capital growth. Hexham and West Northumberland represent the premium end of the market - larger family homes, lower turnover, and tenants who tend to stay.

Worth flagging - Northumberland is a large and varied county, and the headline averages mask significant differences between coastal towns, commuter villages and rural areas. A property that performs well in Ashington won't necessarily perform the same way in Hexham. Older stock can carry higher maintenance costs, EPC requirements need factoring in early, and void periods vary meaningfully between locations. The landlords doing well here are matching the right property type to the right area rather than buying on price alone.

Recent properties we're marketing

3 Bed Terraced House - Stonecross, Ashington - £99,950
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2 Bed Flat - Ravensworth Street, Bedlington - £62,000
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1 Bed Flat - Ravensworth Street, Bedlington - £49,950
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For more properties we're marketing in Northumberland, visit nguhomes.co.uk

If you'd like to check whether your current rent is still where it should be, or talk through a potential purchase in the area, just reply and I'll be happy to go through it with you.

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