Most Affordable Postcodes in North East
Ordered by the median price of homes sold in each postcode sector, cheapest first.
What this ranks on: the median price of homes sold in each sector in the last full year, cheapest first. That is price, not affordability: no local earnings figure is involved, and the mix of homes that happened to sell differs between sectors. It is not a judgement about where is a good place to live, and AreaIQ Places does not score areas. Search sold prices (HM Land Registry) →
| # | Sector | Median sale price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NE37 3Washington | Median sale price £35K from 87 sales | Open report → |
| 2 | SR8 4Peterlee | Median sale price £39K from 256 sales | Open report → |
| 3 | SR1 1Sunderland | Median sale price £43K from 73 sales | Open report → |
| 4 | TS2 1Middlesbrough | Median sale price £46K from 21 sales | Open report → |
| 5 | DL14 8Bishop Auckland | Median sale price £50K from 279 sales | Open report → |
| 6 | SR2 8Sunderland | Median sale price £50K from 163 sales | Open report → |
| 7 | DL4 1Shildon | Median sale price £53K from 115 sales | Open report → |
| 8 | SR8 3Peterlee | Median sale price £54K from 290 sales | Open report → |
| 9 | TS6 6Middlesbrough | Median sale price £53K from 63 sales | Open report → |
| 10 | DL4 2Shildon | Median sale price £58K from 161 sales | Open report → |
| 11 | TS26 8Hartlepool | Median sale price £55K from 175 sales | Open report → |
| 12 | TS3 6Middlesbrough | Median sale price £55K from 141 sales | Open report → |
| 13 | DL17 0Ferryhill | Median sale price £61K from 167 sales | Open report → |
| 14 | DH9 7Stanley | Median sale price £62K from 219 sales | Open report → |
| 15 | DL17 8Ferryhill | Median sale price £66K from 230 sales | Open report → |
| 16 | NE24 1Blyth | Median sale price £68K from 74 sales | Open report → |
| 17 | TS1 4Middlesbrough | Median sale price £68K from 267 sales | Open report → |
| 18 | TS24 7Hartlepool | Median sale price £65K from 32 sales | Open report → |
| 19 | TS6 7Middlesbrough | Median sale price £68K from 52 sales | Open report → |
| 20 | DH6 3Durham | Median sale price £70K from 102 sales | Open report → |
| 21 | NE33 5South Shields | Median sale price £71K from 64 sales | Open report → |
| 22 | NE63 0Ashington | Median sale price £70K from 177 sales | Open report → |
| 23 | SR5 2Sunderland | Median sale price £70K from 78 sales | Open report → |
| 24 | TS17 7Stockton-On-Tees | Median sale price £70K from 35 sales | Open report → |
| 25 | TS18 1Stockton-On-Tees | Median sale price £71K from 52 sales | Open report → |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Open Government Licence v3. Data file refreshed 21 June 2026. Figures describe whole postcode sectors, never a single address or street.
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Questions
What are the most affordable postcodes in North East?
This page orders postcode sectors in North East by the median price of homes sold there in the last full year, from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, cheapest first. It measures price, not affordability: we hold no local earnings figure, so nothing here tells you what is affordable on a particular income. A cheaper sector may also differ in the size and type of homes that sold.
Is it still possible to buy a house in North East?
It depends on the specific area. North East has a wide range of prices. The sectors shown below represent the most affordable entry points. Speaking with a mortgage advisor about your specific income and deposit will give you a personalised view of what is achievable.