Property investment stats for Murton (County Durham), North East

• Rental yields are a highlight, with the top local yield at 8.2%, making the area attractive for buy-to-let investors seeking strong returns.
• The current median asking sale price of a 3-bedroom house at £145,000 and the median asking rent at £675 suggest a favourable rent-to-price ratio for landlords.
• The high proportion of single occupier households (in the 90th percentile) may support ongoing demand for smaller properties or flats.

• The area has a relatively high unemployment rate (in the 76th percentile), which could impact rental stability and resale prospects.
• Degree-educated and professional populations are both in the lowest percentiles nationally, potentially limiting demand from higher-earning tenants or buyers.
• Social rented housing is in the 85th percentile, pointing to a market with less owner-occupation and possibly more volatility in the private rental sector.

Looking ahead, Murton’s property market is likely to remain affordable, especially given the price-to-income ratio of 2.4 and the median price per square foot of £115 per sq ft. Investors should expect steady, if unspectacular, capital growth based on the annualised growth over three years of 3.4%.

Rental returns should stay strong, given the top local yield of 8.2% and the area’s established private rented sector. Liquidity is average, with properties typically selling within 60 days and buyers able to negotiate discounts.

Overall, Murton offers a balanced mix of affordability and rental opportunity, but investors should keep an eye on local employment trends and tenant profiles.