Stockton-on-Tees Property Market Update Jan 2026

📈 House Prices in Stockton-on-Tees

The average house price in Stockton-on-Tees is now around £172,000, up from approximately £163,000 a year ago - representing annual growth of around 5.3%. This highlights that prices are continuing to rise even as broader market conditions remain mixed.

What this means:

• Buyers benefit from relatively affordable price levels compared with many parts of the UK
• Sellers are operating in a market where values are moving upward rather than stagnating
• Investors are seeing capital values improve alongside ongoing rental growth

🏠 Property Prices by Type

Across Stockton-on-Tees, average prices by property type currently sit at approximately:

• Detached: ~£279,000
• Semi-detached: ~£166,000
• Terraced: ~£128,000
• Flats & Maisonettes: ~£88,000

Semis and terraced homes remain popular with both owner-occupiers and landlords, while flats continue to offer a more accessible entry point for first-time buyers and buy-to-let investors.

💷 Rental Market Update

The rental market in Stockton-on-Tees remains a positive feature of the local housing market.

Average monthly rent: ~£718

Annual rental growth: ~6.0%

Typical monthly rents (by bedroom size):

• 1-bed: ~£524
• 2-bed: ~£653
• 3-bed: ~£777
• 4+ beds: ~£1,150

By property type, average rents sit around:

• Flats & Maisonettes: ~£614
• Terraced: ~£722
• Semi-detached: ~£767
• Detached: ~£1,067

This reflects continued demand across both smaller rental stock and larger family homes, supporting strong occupancy levels and healthy rental yields.

🔑 What This Means for Landlords

From an investment perspective, Stockton-on-Tees continues to offer a compelling blend of:

• Rising rental income
• Steady capital growth
• Relatively accessible entry prices

Terraced houses and semi-detached homes remain particularly attractive for landlords, supported by consistent tenant demand and strong yields compared with many other regional markets.

Thinking of Buying, Selling, or Letting in Stockton-on-Tees?

Market data is useful - but local expertise makes the real difference.

If you’re considering your next move in Stockton-on-Tees, the team at NGU Homes can help you:

• price accurately
• market effectively
• and make informed decisions based on real-world market conditions

👉 Get in touch today to discuss your plans.