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Property investment stats for Consett, North East

A complete guide to property investment in Consett.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Consett offers investors a mix of affordability and steady returns, with a local market that is approachable for both new and seasoned buyers. The area’s price-to-income ratio of 3.2 highlights its accessibility compared to many other parts of the country, and the median price per square foot of £163 per sq ft suggests entry costs are relatively modest. Rental investors will note the average rental yield of 6.3%, which stands out as competitive, particularly for the North East. The annual sales volume of 464 and days on market of 43 days indicate a market with reasonable liquidity, neither overly hot nor stagnant.

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Key investment stats for Consett

Median price per sq ft

£163 / sq ft

Average rental yield

6.3%

Capital growth (1y)

4.3%

Sales in past year

464

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Consett

Live prices in Consett, North East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£157,475

25% of properties below...

£110,000

75% of properties below...

£257,500

Most expensive property

£1,950,000

Live listings

250

Median days on market

43

Should you invest in Consett?

Opportunities

  • The average rental yield of 6.3% and top postcode district yield of 6.3% offer attractive returns for buy-to-let investors.
  • Entry prices remain accessible, with the median sale price for a 3-bedroom house at £170,000 and a 2-bedroom flat at £55,000**.
  • The capital growth over 1 year of 4.3% and annualised growth over 3 years of 3.7% show the area is delivering steady appreciation, not just one-off spikes.

Risks

  • The median achieved minus asking price of £2,725 (the typical achieved discount) suggests buyers may have room to negotiate, but this could reflect softer demand or over-optimistic pricing.
  • The local population is skewed slightly older, with the 60+ age group in the 56th percentile, which may affect long-term rental demand growth.
  • While liquidity is reasonable, the days on market of 43 days means properties may not sell instantly, so patience is required.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Consett’s property market appears stable and quietly promising. The combination of steady capital growth over 3 years at 11.4% and ongoing affordability should appeal to investors seeking less volatile, income-focused assets. Rental demand is likely to remain robust given the rent-to-income ratio of 16.8%, and the area’s mix of single occupier and couple households in the upper percentiles points to a solid tenant base.

While the market may not deliver dramatic short-term gains, the fundamentals suggest ongoing resilience. Investors prepared to take a medium-term view could see both income and capital appreciation, supported by the area’s accessible entry prices and competitive yields.

Live properties in Consett

Investment properties in Consett, North East

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
On market for 177 days

£179,950

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Benfieldside Road, Consett

Slow to sell properties in Consett, North East
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom flat for sale
Reduced by 27%

£40,000 - Guide Price

1 bedroom flat for sale

Barr House Avenue, Consett

Big price drop properties in Consett, North East
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom bungalow for sale
1,928 sq ft

£450,000 - Offers in Region of

4 bedroom bungalow for sale

Eastbank House, Consett

Properties with planning granted in Consett, North East
Planning Granted

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £2,725

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,338 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £11,500 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.9%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.8%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 7.5%

Best places to invest in Consett

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1DH86.3%4.4%£161 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.