A complete guide to property investment in Morpeth.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Morpeth presents investors with a stable, mature housing market where owner-occupation is high and private renting is less common than in most parts of Britain. Affordability stands out, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.8, making it easier for local buyers to step onto the ladder compared to many other areas. The market has seen solid capital growth over the last three years, with a cumulative increase of 16.2% and annualised growth of 5.1%. Rental yields are moderate, with an average of 3.9%, but the top-performing postcode district achieves a yield of 5.2%.
Median price per sq ft
£254 / sq ft
Average rental yield
3.9%
Capital growth (1y)
1.6%
Sales in past year
302
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Morpeth, North East
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£325,000
25% of properties below...
£210,000
75% of properties below...
£475,000
Most expensive property
£2,950,000
Live listings
129
Median days on market
44
The next 12 months in Morpeth look steady, with no obvious signs of overheating or sudden shifts. Liquidity remains healthy, as sellers typically achieve their asking prices and homes spend a median of 44 days on the market. Affordability should continue to support local demand, especially given the price-to-income ratio of 4.8.
Rental yields are unlikely to see dramatic movement, but the best-performing areas could still attract income-focused investors. Overall, Morpeth's housing market is likely to remain stable, appealing to those who value reliability and gradual growth over quick wins or high volatility.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Morpeth, North East
£695,000
3 bedroom detached house for sale
East Grange, Pottery Bank, Morpeth,...
£35,000
Detached house for sale
Cafe Vault, Newgate Street, Morpeth
£450,000 - Offers Over
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Southgate Mews, Morpeth, NE61
£175,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale
Charlton Gardens, Morpeth
£63,000 - Guide Price
1 bedroom ground floor flat for sale
Cheviot Court, Morpeth, Northumberl...
Vendors are holding firm; properties tend to sell at close to asking.
• Median discount: £0
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £8,225 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £20,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 0.0%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.4%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.6%
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.