Stockton-on-Tees Market Update Mar 2026

If you’re making decisions based on numbers - not feelings - here’s the latest data on Stockton-on-Tees.

📊 Property Values

Average House Price: ~£170,000
⬆️ ~3–4% year-on-year

UK average: ~£270,000+

Stockton-on-Tees sits 35-40% below the UK average, reinforcing its position as a highly accessible market for investors.

🏠 Price by Property Type (typical market ranges)

• Detached: ~£270,000
• Semi-detached: ~£175,000
• Terraced: ~£135,000
• Flats / Apartments: ~£100,000

Terraced housing continues to provide the strongest entry point, particularly for yield-focused strategies.

💷 Rental Market

Average Rent: ~£725 pcm
⬆️ ~5% year-on-year

UK average rent: ~£1,360 pcm

Rental growth remains positive, with affordable stock continuing to see consistent demand.

📈 Rent by Property Size (typical market levels)

• 1-bed: ~£525 pcm
• 2-bed: ~£650 pcm
• 3-bed: ~£800 pcm
• 4-bed+: ~£1,000+ pcm

Well-presented family homes and 2–3 bed terraces are consistently the most in-demand stock.

🔎 Best Areas for Gross Yield

Based on prevailing purchase prices and achievable rents:

• Town Centre (TS18): 8-11%
• Portrack / Tilery (TS18/TS19): 9-12%
• Thornaby (TS17): 8-10%
• Billingham (TS23): 7-9%

Higher-performing stock is typically:

✔️ Refurbished terraces under ~£130k
✔️ 2–3 bed family homes
✔️ Properties close to transport links and employment hubs

📌 Market Drivers

• Teesside Freeport and regeneration investment
• Strong employment base (manufacturing, logistics, NHS)
• Ongoing town centre and infrastructure improvements
• Demand from working tenants priced out of higher-cost regions

📐 Investment Positioning

Stockton-on-Tees currently offers:

• Below-average entry prices
• Strong yield potential (often 8-12%)
• Consistent demand in the affordable rental sector
• Regeneration supporting long-term growth

For investors targeting:

• 8%+ gross yields
• £100k-£180k acquisition range
• Income-focused assets with upside

Stockton-on-Tees remains firmly positioned as a high-yield, cashflow-driven market for investors.

Recent properties we’ve marketed in Stockton-on-Tees include:

2 Bed Semi-Detached House for sale in Raleigh Road, Stockton-on-Tees

Marketed £79,950

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2 Bed Terraced House to rent in Mowbray Road, Stockton-on-Tees

Marketed £625pcm

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2 Bed Terraced House to rent in Vicarage Street, Stockton-on-Tees

Marketed £595 pcm

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📞 Speak to one of our investment specialists today