The best-value towns to buy near Newcastle — low house prices, fast direct train commutes, and the highest rental yields. Ranked from 47 towns with a sub-75-minute commute to Newcastle. Here are the top 12 by gross rental yield.
| # | Town | Commute | Avg House Price | Monthly Rent | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunderland | 17 min | £53,500 | £525/mo | 11.8% |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 68 min | £73,500 | £450/mo | 7.3% |
| 3 | Doncaster | 73 min | £95,000 | £550/mo | 6.9% |
| 4 | Horden | 35 min | £89,950 | £475/mo | 6.3% |
| 5 | Manors | 2 min | £150,000 | £725/mo | 5.8% |
| 6 | Hartlepool | 39 min | £106,000 | £475/mo | 5.4% |
| 7 | Billingham | 52 min | £135,000 | £536/mo | 4.8% |
| 8 | Seaham | 27 min | £124,974 | £475/mo | 4.6% |
| 9 | Heworth | 6 min | £145,000 | £550/mo | 4.6% |
| 10 | Ashington | 33 min | £144,000 | £500/mo | 4.2% |
| 11 | Blaydon | 11 min | £160,000 | £550/mo | 4.1% |
| 12 | Metrocentre | 7 min | £161,500 | £550/mo | 4.1% |