Property investment stats for Shildon, North East

• The area boasts average rental yields of 11.1%, which is high by any standard and especially attractive for buy-to-let investors.
• Properties are selling at asking price, with a median discount of £0 (the typical achieved discount), suggesting solid demand and little need for negotiation.
• The current median asking sale price of a 3-bedroom house is £114,000, keeping entry costs low while rental returns remain compelling.

• The capital growth over 1 year is -1.4%, so investors should be cautious about short-term price movements.
• The area is in the 88th percentile for unemployment, which may impact tenant stability and long-term growth prospects.
• The degree-educated and professional population percentiles are both at 2, indicating limited professional tenant demand compared to other regions.

Looking ahead, Shildon’s fundamentals suggest the rental market will remain resilient, particularly given the private rented housing percentile of 62. Investors can expect continued strong yields, especially with the top postcode district rental yield of 10.6%.

While short-term capital growth has changed by -1.4% over the past year, the annualised growth over three years is 5.9%, hinting at a more positive longer-term trend. Liquidity should remain healthy, as properties continue to sell quickly and at asking price. For those prioritising yield and affordability over rapid capital gains, Shildon is likely to stay on the radar.