NE5Newcastle upon Tyne

Gosforth & Surrounding Suburbs

Gosforth & Surrounding Suburbs investment guide. Average gross yield 5.6%, unknown rental demand.

5.6%avg gross yield

£177kavg sold price (765 sales, 12mo)

Unknownrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated April 2026

Average Gross Yield

5.6%

-0.5% vs Newcastle upon Tyne avg (6.1%)

Average Asking Price

£176,787

high confidence (765 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£855

2-bed · 3-bed £1,034 · 6.6% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£215

City avg £264/sqft · 49 below average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in NE5

1-bed

£631

per month

5.4% yield

2-bed

£855

per month

6.6% yield

3-bed

£1,034

per month

7.1% yield

4-bed

£1,112

per month

4.4% yield

Ownership mix

NE5 vs UK average · 25,166 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

High social-rent share: 27% socially rented (10pp higher than the UK average of 17%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

28.9%(UK 32.9%)

-4.0pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

28.4%(UK 29.7%)

-1.3pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

15.5%(UK 20.3%)

-4.8pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

27.2%(UK 17.1%)

+10.1pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in NE5

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	7.9%	£142,392	£933
Semi-detached →	5.8%	£190,000	£918
Detached →	4.1%	£320,075	£1,103
Flat →	11.9%	£87,010	£865

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About Gosforth & Surrounding Suburbs (NE5, Newcastle upon Tyne)

NE5 attracts property investors seeking solid rental yields, with an average gross yield of 5.6% offering reasonable income potential. The area benefits from established residential character and accessibility to Newcastle city centre, making it a stable investment consideration for buy-to-let portfolios.

The tenant demographic appears to span multiple household sizes, with rental stock ranging from single-bedroom properties at £631/month through to four-bedroom homes at £1,112/month. This diversity suggests demand across both young professionals and families, though rental demand indicators remain limited in available data.

Investors should note the absence of current asking price data and unknown rental demand metrics, which limits comprehensive market analysis. Before committing capital, thorough local research into current market conditions, tenant retention rates, and comparable properties is essential, as headline yield figures alone do not guarantee investment success.

Sold Price Trend - NE5

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-6.5% over 2 years

Flip Activity - NE5

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+0.0%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

0 mo

Flip rate

0.0%

of all sales

Recent case studies

asholme

Terraced

Bought Oct 24

£100k

Sold Jan 26

£157k

16 mo+47.3%*

Gross 57.0%

westgarth

Terraced

Bought Aug 24

£175k

Sold Jan 26

£240k

17 mo+27.7%*

Gross 37.1%

downend road

Semi

Bought Jun 24

£119k

Sold Nov 25

£181k

17 mo+37.7%*

Leasehold - extension not verified

Gross 52.1%

wedmore road

Semi

Bought Jan 24

£187k

Sold May 25

£255k

16 mo+28.4%*

Leasehold - extension not verified

Gross 36.2%

pilton road

Semi

Bought Feb 24

£125k

Sold Mar 25

£248k

14 mo+83.8%*

Gross 98.4%

fairspring

Terraced

Bought Nov 23

£85k

Sold Sept 24

£130k

11 mo+47.7%*

Gross 52.9%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - NE5

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Planning restriction data not yet verified for this area.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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