Property Data OutlookMiddlesbrough
Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Market outlook for Middlesbrough
Key indicators for buyers
The Middlesbrough market looks favourable for buyers. Affordability has improved from a peak of 5.4x in 2021 to 4.5x today. Rising rents (£705/mo, +8.4%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
A home in Middlesbrough costs 4.5x the local median salary — relatively affordable, improving from a peak of 5.4x in 2021.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in Middlesbrough is £705, up 8.4% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Middlesbrough price of £139,446 with a 25% deposit (£35k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £550 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£550) are £155 less than renting (£705). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £35k — it would take around 6 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
59, APPLEGARTH, COULBY NEWHAM TS8 0UY | Semi-detached | £210,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
8, HORNCLIFFE ROW TS5 4GD | Detached | £185,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
24, FAIRWOOD PARK, MARTON IN CLEVELAND TS8 9XP | Semi-detached | £147,500 | 23 Jan 2026 |
72, HIGHFIELD ROAD TS4 2QP | Semi-detached | £135,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
55, CLOUGH CLOSE TS5 5DW | Terraced | £131,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
5, CHESTERFIELD DRIVE, MARTON IN CLEVELAND TS8 9ZE | Detached | £225,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
14, KIRKLAND WALK TS3 7EF | Semi-detached |
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Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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