Buy-to-Let Yields in Tyne and Wear
5 councils · 41 postcode districts · Best: Sunderland · Data from HM Land Registry & VOA
Top Postcode Districts in Tyne and Wear
| Postcode ↕ | Area ↕ | Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR1 | SUNDERLAND | 12 | £55,000 |
| NE17 | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | 7.93 | £90,000 |
| NE4 | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | 6.36 | £150,000 |
| SR5 | SUNDERLAND | 6.29 | £105,000 |
| NE1 | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | 6.15 | £155,000 |
| NE15 | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | 5.96 | £160,000 |
| NE6 | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | 5.96 | £160,000 |
| NE33 | SOUTH SHIELDS | 5.89 | £112,000 |
| SR4 | SUNDERLAND | 5.74 | £115,000 |
| NE8 | GATESHEAD | 5.71 | £125,000 |
| NE5 | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | 5.55 | £172,000 |
| DH5 | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | 5.5 | £120,000 |
| NE37 | WASHINGTON | 5.5 | £120,000 |
| NE10 | GATESHEAD | 5.29 | £135,000 |
| SR2 | SUNDERLAND | 5.27 | £125,150 |
Councils in Tyne and Wear by Yield
| Council ↕ | Avg Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ | Monthly Rent ↕ | Postcodes ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 5.62 | £125,150 | £550 | 10 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 5.1 | £172,000 | £795 | 9 |
| Gateshead | 4.85 | £157,500 | £595 | 9 |
| South Tyneside | 4.57 | £142,500 | £550 | 6 |
| North Tyneside | 3.5 | £208,000 | £600 | 7 |
Tyne and Wear Buy-to-Let Overview
Tyne and Wear offers an average gross rental yield of 4.7% across 5 councils and 41 postcode districts. This is above the England average of 3.6%, making it an attractive county for buy-to-let investment. The strongest returns are in Sunderland at 5.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rental yield in Tyne and Wear?
The average gross rental yield across Tyne and Wear is 4.7%, based on 47,311 property transactions across 5 councils and 41 postcode districts.
Which councils in Tyne and Wear have the highest rental yields?
The highest-yielding councils in Tyne and Wear are Sunderland (5.6%), Newcastle upon Tyne (5.1%), and Gateshead (4.8%).
What are the best postcodes for buy-to-let in Tyne and Wear?
The top postcode districts in Tyne and Wear are SR1 (12.0%), NE17 (7.9%), and NE4 (6.4%). These areas combine lower property prices with competitive rental returns.
Data updated quarterly from HM Land Registry and VOA open data. Last updated June 2026.