Property investment stats for Birtley, North East

• The average rental yield of 5.6% provides an attractive income stream, with the top postcode district yielding 6.4%.
• The price-to-income ratio of 3.4 and relatively low median sale prices, such as £167,500 for a three-bedroom house, make entry costs accessible.
• The market is stable, with a median discount of £0 (the typical achieved discount) and days on market at 52 days, reducing uncertainty for both buyers and sellers.

• The area has a high proportion of social rented housing, in the 90th percentile, which may affect tenant profiles and long-term capital appreciation.
• Professional and degree-educated population percentiles are low, at 20 and 14 respectively, which could limit demand from higher-earning renters or buyers.
• Annual sales volumes of 160 are not high, so resale liquidity could be an issue in slower market conditions.

Birtley’s property market is likely to remain steady over the next 12 months, with affordability underpinning demand. The annualised growth over three years of 1.9% suggests consistent, if unspectacular, price increases.

Rental yields should continue to appeal to income-focused investors, particularly given the current asking rent for a two-bedroom flat is £695. While the area may not attract rapid capital appreciation, its stable pricing and accessible entry points should help maintain liquidity. Investors should expect a market that rewards patience and income generation, rather than quick flips or dramatic price surges.