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Property investment stats for Newton Aycliffe, North East

A complete guide to property investment in Newton Aycliffe.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Newton Aycliffe offers investors a market with strong rental yields and accessible price points. The average rental yield sits at 6.6%, while the median price per square foot is £150 per sq ft, making properties comparatively affordable. Demand is supported by a brisk market, with homes typically selling after just 33 days. The price-to-income ratio of 3.0 and rent-to-income ratio of 17.8% both suggest that housing remains within reach for local residents.

Recent capital growth has been negative, with one-year and three-year figures at -3.3% and -2.8%, respectively, and annualised growth over three years at -0.9%.

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Key investment stats for Newton Aycliffe

Median price per sq ft

£150 / sq ft

Average rental yield

6.6%

Capital growth (1y)

-3.3%

Sales in past year

290

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

Live property stats in Newton Aycliffe

Live prices in Newton Aycliffe, North East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£210,000

25% of properties below...

£125,000

75% of properties below...

£300,000

Most expensive property

£1,300,000

Live listings

157

Median days on market

33

Should you invest in Newton Aycliffe?

Opportunities

  • Strong rental yields of 6.6% provide an attractive income stream for investors seeking stable cash flow.
  • Properties sell quickly, with an average time on market of just 33 days, suggesting good liquidity.
  • The relatively low price-to-income ratio of 3.0 means affordability could support ongoing demand from both buyers and renters.

Risks

  • Negative capital growth over one and three years (-3.3% and -2.8%) may deter those looking for short-term appreciation.
  • The area has a high proportion of social rented housing (in the 88th percentile), which could limit the pool of private tenants.
  • The degree-educated and professional population percentiles are both low, which may cap long-term demand growth from higher-income households.

Outlook

Investors should expect the market to remain attractive for yield-focused strategies, given the consistent rental returns and affordability metrics. The combination of a £187,475 asking price for a three-bedroom house and a £682 rent supports ongoing interest from those seeking value.

However, capital growth prospects appear muted in the near term, with recent trends showing values have changed by -3.3% over one year and -2.8% over three years. With a stable sales volume of 290 annually and quick sales, investors can expect liquidity to remain strong. For those focused on income rather than appreciation, Newton Aycliffe remains a practical choice.

Live properties in Newton Aycliffe

Investment properties in Newton Aycliffe, North East

2 bedroom terraced house for sale
On market for 177 days

£68,000 - Offers in Region of

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Fenhall Green, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, Cou...

Slow to sell properties in Newton Aycliffe, North East
Slow to Sell
7 bedroom detached house for sale
9% local yield

£1,300,000 - Offers in Region of

7 bedroom detached house for sale

Rushyford, Ferryhill, County Durham...

High rental yield properties in Newton Aycliffe, North East
High Rental Yield

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £2,500

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £13,500 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.7%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.8%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.8%

Best places to invest in Newton Aycliffe

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1DL56.2%0.3%£166 / 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.