Property investment stats for Wingate, North East

• The area remains accessible for buyers, given the price-to-income ratio of 3.6 and the median sale price for a 3-bedroom house at £184,999.
• Rental yields are competitive, especially in the top-performing postcode district, which offers a yield of 4.8%.
• Quick sales (with homes on the market for just 20 days) mean investors can expect good liquidity if they need to exit.

• The most recent 1-year capital growth of -5.2% suggests values have softened, so short-term capital gains may be limited.
• The proportion of private rented homes is low (in the 18th percentile), which could mean less rental demand or tougher competition for tenants.
• The area has a lower-than-average share of professionals and degree-educated residents (both around the 30th percentile), which may impact long-term growth potential.

Looking ahead, affordability is likely to keep Wingate attractive to families and couples, with both groups making up a large share of local households. The mix of owner-occupiers and steady sales activity should help underpin prices, even if capital growth remains muted in the short term.

Rental yields in the best-performing district are healthy at 4.8%, so buy-to-let investors have some incentive to stay interested. With homes selling quickly and at accessible prices, I expect the market to remain active, though I would not count on rapid price rises over the next year. For investors who value stability and decent income over short-term gains, Wingate still has a lot going for it.