A complete guide to property investment in Yarm.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Yarm is a North East market town where the property scene is shaped by a strong owner-occupier base and a high proportion of degree-educated professionals, with both in the upper percentiles nationally. Demand is steady, with homes spending an average of 48 days on the market and a modest median discount of £4,475 (the typical achieved discount) from asking prices. The local market leans towards couples, and there's a notable presence of older residents, with the 60-plus age group in the 93rd percentile. Affordability stands out, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.3, making Yarm more accessible than many other commuter towns.
Rental yields are stable at 4.3%, and capital growth over the past year has changed by 2.7%, with a three-year annualised growth of 2.9%. This blend of steady returns and relatively quick sales suggests a market that favours both liquidity and long-term stability.
Median price per sq ft
£248 / sq ft
Average rental yield
4.3%
Capital growth (1y)
2.7%
Sales in past year
138
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Yarm, North East
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£327,500
25% of properties below...
£228,000
75% of properties below...
£465,000
Most expensive property
£945,000
Live listings
140
Median days on market
48
Looking ahead, Yarm’s property market seems likely to remain steady, with capital values having changed by 2.7% over the past year and annualised three-year growth at 2.9%. The strong professional and owner-occupier base should help underpin demand, even if the area doesn’t attract many young renters or families.
Rental yields of 4.3% are unlikely to surge, but with relatively quick sales and a median price per square foot of £248 per sq ft, investors can expect a balanced mix of income and capital preservation. Affordability and the town’s appeal to couples and downsizers should keep liquidity healthy, though growth is likely to be gradual rather than dramatic. Yarm feels like a place for patient investors who favour stability over speculation.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Yarm, North East
£230,000
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Fairmead, Yarm, TS15 9QP
£215,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Galatea Road, Yarm, TS15 9GG
£150,000 - Offers in Excess of
2 bedroom apartment for sale
West Street, Yarm
£875,000
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Tree Tops, Yarm
£229,000 - Offers in Region of
3 bedroom link detached house for sale
Spitalfields, Yarm, Durham, TS15
Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.
• Median discount: £4,475
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.7%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.4%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.7%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.