Property investment stats for Pelton and Ouston, North East

• The area’s top postcode district rental yield of 6.0% is attractive for investors seeking income, especially given the low entry costs.
• Fast-moving sales, with homes taking just 19 days to sell, suggest strong market liquidity and the ability to exit investments quickly if needed.
• The current median asking sale price of a 3-bedroom house at £135,000 and a 2-bedroom flat at £73,000 make this an accessible market for first-time investors or those looking to diversify.

• Recent 1-year capital growth of -7.8% signals short-term volatility and the potential for further price corrections.
• The area has a high proportion of social rented housing (in the 79th percentile), which can limit the size of the private rental sector and affect tenant demand.
• With only 119 properties selling annually, the market is relatively small, which may limit options for scaling up investment portfolios quickly.

Looking ahead, the affordability in Pelton and Ouston — highlighted by £162 per sq ft per square foot and a price-to-income ratio of 4.0 — should provide a buffer against any further price changes. While recent capital growth has been subdued, the area’s strong yields and quick sales suggest that demand for well-priced property will persist.

There is a large older population (in the 77th percentile for over-60s) and a high rate of single-occupier households, which may shift the types of rental demand over time. Investors who focus on income rather than speculative growth will likely find the most success here. Overall, I expect stable, if unspectacular, performance over the next year, particularly for those who prioritise yield and liquidity.