Property investment stats for Ushaw Moor and Bearpark, North East

• The average rental yield of 6.0% is appealing for buy-to-let investors, especially given the modest median price per square foot of £133 per sq ft.
• With a price-to-income ratio of 2.6, properties are comparatively affordable, opening the door to a broader range of buyers and renters.
• The high proportion of single occupier and couple households in the 87th and 73rd percentiles suggests ongoing demand for smaller homes and flats.

• The capital growth over one year has changed by -9.4%, which may concern investors focused on short-term appreciation.
• The area’s large student and young adult population (both in the upper percentiles) can mean higher tenant turnover and potential void periods.
• A high level of social rented housing in the 92nd percentile might limit the pool of owner-occupiers and affect resale liquidity.

Looking ahead, I see Ushaw Moor and Bearpark continuing to offer solid rental returns, underpinned by the area’s affordability and strong demand from singles and couples. The current median asking sale price for a three-bedroom house is £140,000, while the median rent for the same is £660; these figures point to a market where rental yields are likely to remain competitive.

Liquidity is fair, with properties spending a median of 51 days on the market and a typical discount of £2,000 (the typical achieved discount). While the recent short-term capital growth trend is less inspiring, the three-year annualised growth of 2.6% suggests some underlying resilience. Investors should keep an eye on demographic shifts and local employment trends, but the fundamentals here look promising for those with a medium- to long-term view.