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Property investment stats for East Boldon and West Boldon, North East

A complete guide to property investment in East Boldon and West Boldon.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

East Boldon and West Boldon offer a stable and mature residential market, with a strong presence of families and older residents. The areas are highly owner-occupied, sitting in the 80th percentile nationally, while private renting is rare, in the 2nd percentile. Affordability is a clear strength here, with a price-to-income ratio of 3.5, making it accessible to a broad base of buyers. The median price per square foot stands at £198 per sq ft, and homes tend to sell within 54 days, suggesting steady if unspectacular demand.

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Key investment stats for East Boldon and West Boldon

Median price per sq ft

£198 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

1.5%

Sales in past year

106

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

Live property stats in East Boldon and West Boldon

Live prices in East Boldon and West Boldon, North East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£327,475

25% of properties below...

£238,700

75% of properties below...

£457,500

Most expensive property

£1,200,000

Live listings

66

Median days on market

54

Should you invest in East Boldon and West Boldon?

Opportunities

  • The price-to-income ratio of 3.5 indicates better affordability than many other parts of the country, which may attract both first-time buyers and families upgrading their homes.
  • With owner-occupation in the 80th percentile and families in the 75th percentile, the area appeals to long-term residents, supporting price stability.
  • The current median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £339,950, while the median rent for a similar property is £895, providing options for both buyers and landlords seeking stable, family-oriented tenancies.

Risks

  • Capital growth has been modest, with a 1-year growth of 1.5% and annualised growth over 3 years at 0.3%, so investors seeking rapid appreciation may be disappointed.
  • Liquidity is steady but not fast, with homes taking a median of 54 days to sell and a typical discount of £1,688 (the typical achieved discount) from asking prices, which could affect exit strategies.
  • The low proportion of private rented housing (2nd percentile) means limited demand from renters, which may restrict yields and the pool of prospective tenants.

Outlook

Looking ahead, East Boldon and West Boldon are likely to continue offering slow and steady market performance. Families and older residents dominate the demographic, and the high owner-occupancy rate supports long-term stability. While capital growth has only changed by 1.5% over the past year and 0.3% annualised over three years, the area’s affordability and family appeal should underpin continued demand from buyers.

Rental investors may find fewer opportunities due to the very low proportion of private renting, but for those focused on long-term owner-occupation, the outlook remains positive. With a median discount of £1,688 (the typical achieved discount) still common, buyers may have room to negotiate. Overall, the area suits investors looking for predictability and lower risk rather than rapid gains.

Live properties in East Boldon and West Boldon

Investment properties in East Boldon and West Boldon, North East

1 bedroom apartment for sale
On market for 176 days

£63,000

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Langholm Court, East Boldon

Slow to sell properties in East Boldon and West Boldon, North East
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Reduced by 12%

£150,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Prospect Gardens, West Boldon, NE36

Big price drop properties in East Boldon and West Boldon, North East
Big Price Drop
6 bedroom town house for sale
1,668 sq ft

£460,000

6 bedroom town house for sale

Whitburn Road, East Boldon

Properties with planning granted in East Boldon and West Boldon, North East
Planning Granted

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Vendors are holding firm; properties tend to sell at close to asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £1,688

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £16,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.9%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.1%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 7.4%

Best places to invest in East Boldon and West Boldon

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1NE36-0.3%£201 / 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.