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Property investment stats for Spennymoor, North East

A complete guide to property investment in Spennymoor.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Spennymoor offers a property market where affordability stands out, with a price-to-income ratio of 3.3 and a median price per square foot of £161 per sq ft. The area sees a steady sales volume, as reflected by annual sales of 301 and a typical property spending 41 days before changing hands. Investors will note the median discount to asking price of £1,950 (the typical achieved discount), indicating some room for negotiation. Rental demand appears moderate, supported by a rent-to-income ratio of 16.9% and a median rent for a 3-bedroom house of £725.

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Key investment stats for Spennymoor

Median price per sq ft

£161 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.9%

Capital growth (1y)

2.1%

Sales in past year

301

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

Live property stats in Spennymoor

Live prices in Spennymoor, North East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£179,975

25% of properties below...

£129,962

75% of properties below...

£239,875

Most expensive property

£995,000

Live listings

162

Median days on market

41

Should you invest in Spennymoor?

Opportunities

  • The average rental yield of 4.9% and a top district yield of 5.0% suggest income-focused investors can find attractive returns in select pockets.
  • Entry prices are accessible, with the median sale price for a 3-bedroom house at £176,250 and a 2-bedroom flat at £170,000, making the area approachable for new investors.
  • Properties typically sell within 41 days, indicating reasonable liquidity compared to many regional markets.

Risks

  • Capital appreciation has been modest, with 1-year growth of 2.1% and 3-year annualised growth of 0.7%, which may not suit those seeking rapid gains.
  • The area has a high proportion of social rented housing (in the 83rd percentile), which could affect the character of the rental market and limit private sector growth.
  • The local population skews older and towards single-occupier households, which may influence future demand patterns and limit family rental growth.

Outlook

Looking ahead, investors should expect stability rather than dramatic growth, given the capital growth over 1 year at 2.1% and annualised 3-year growth of 0.7%. The market's liquidity and affordability, with a median discount to asking price of £1,950 (the typical achieved discount) and a price-to-income ratio of 3.3, are likely to persist.

Rental yields are expected to remain competitive, especially in the best-performing districts, given the average yield of 4.9% and the top district's 5.0%. The local demographic profile suggests demand for smaller properties and rental units could be stable, but investors should not count on strong capital gains in the short term. Overall, Spennymoor is best suited for income-focused investors who value affordability and steady returns over speculative growth.

Live properties in Spennymoor

Investment properties in Spennymoor, North East

4 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 177 days

£290,000 - Offers in Excess of

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Hewick Road, Spennymoor, DL16

Slow to sell properties in Spennymoor, North East
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Reduced by 19%

£81,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Marmaduke Street, Spennymoor

Big price drop properties in Spennymoor, North East
Big Price Drop
3 bedroom house for sale

£270,000

3 bedroom house for sale

Dean Lane, Spennymoor

Properties with planning granted in Spennymoor, North East
Planning Granted

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Asking and achieved prices are broadly aligned — little negotiation room on average.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £1,950

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £4,950 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £7,677 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.9%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.2%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.1%

Best places to invest in Spennymoor

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1DL165.0%1.4%£161 / 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.