Northumberland Property Market: May 2025

🏠 Rental Market Overview

Over the past year, Northumberland has experienced notable growth in both the housing and rental markets. The rental market has also seen substantial growth, with average rents rising by 8.9%. These trends indicate a robust demand in the region's property markets.

Average Monthly Rent: £623pcm as of the first quarter of 2025, marking a 8.9% increase for the same period in 2024, when averages were £572pcm.

 🏡 Sales Market Snapshot

The sales market in Northumberland is on fire, showing an impressive increase of 7.4% compared to the national average of 2.6%, making it one of the best areas in the North East for both buyers and investors right now.

Northumberland has seen a solid rise in average house prices, making it an attractive area for both homebuyers and investors.

🏘️ Investment Hotspots

Blyth

Why: Short commute to Newcastle, Blyth offers affordable living.

Key Streets: South Beach, Plessey Road, High Street

Typical Investment Strategy: Single Long term lets

Rental Yield: 6–8%

Ashington

Why: An area under-going significant regeneration.

Key Streets: Station Road, Wansbeck Road, South View

Rental Yield: 6–8%

📈 What’s Happening?
While sales volumes have increased, demand remains strong, especially for affordable terraced family homes.

With prices rising across all property types, Northumberland continues to attract attention from investors seeking capital growth and solid rental yields.

🚀 Why Now?
If you’re considering expanding your portfolio or getting into the market, now is a fantastic time to explore opportunities in Northumberland before prices climb further.