Affordability in Newcastle upon Tyne
Based on ONS house-price to workplace-earnings ratios, 2025. The England & Wales median is 7.6×.
Renting in Newcastle upon Tyne
| Property size | Average rent (pcm) | Change on a year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | £814 | +9.2% |
| 2 bed | £1,007 | +9.2% |
| 3 bed | £1,194 | +9.5% |
| 4+ bed | £1,837 | +8.4% |
| All sizes | £1,215 | +9.3% |
Who lives in Newcastle upon Tyne
Census 2021 figures, averaged across the area's neighbourhoods.
Frequently asked
What is the average house price in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median house price in Newcastle upon Tyne is £209,000 (ONS, 2025), about 5.7× the typical full-time salary.
How much is rent in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The average private rent for a two-bedroom home in Newcastle upon Tyne is £1,007 per month (ONS Price Index of Private Rents, August 2026). It averages existing tenancies as well as new lets, so newly advertised rents are usually higher.
Where does this Newcastle upon Tyne data come from?
House prices and affordability ratios come from ONS. Rents are average private rents from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents, for the latest published month. Demographics are Census 2021 figures aggregated to local-authority level. England & Wales only.