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League table · Average house price
Most affordable homes in North East
Where are homes cheapest? All 12 council areas in North East ranked on average house price. Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, July 2026.
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Not a better-or-worse measure: cheap can mean good value or low demand. Ranked to answer the question, not to judge the place.
| # | Area | Average house price | England & Wales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartlepool | £136,894 | 3rd | |
| 2 | County Durham | £140,447 | 5th | |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | £140,909 | 6th | |
| 4 | Sunderland | £147,114 | 9th | |
| 5 | Redcar and Cleveland | £151,341 | 12th | |
| 6 | Gateshead | £155,550 | 14th | |
| 7 | Darlington | £159,988 | 16th | |
| 8 | South Tyneside | £161,559 | 17th | |
| 9 | Stockton-on-Tees | £170,029 | 21st | |
| 10 | North Tyneside | £205,744 | 54th | |
| 11 | Newcastle upon Tyne | £207,547 | 57th | |
| 12 | Northumberland | £212,563 | 65th |
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