A complete guide to property investment in Consett.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
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.
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 prices in Consett, North East
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
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
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.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Consett, North East
£179,950
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Benfieldside Road, Consett
£40,000 - Guide Price
1 bedroom flat for sale
Barr House Avenue, Consett
£450,000 - Offers in Region of
4 bedroom bungalow for sale
Eastbank House, Consett
Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.
• 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%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.