Cheapest and most expensive places in North East to buy a house (August 2026)

Northumberland was the most expensive of North East’s 12 councils in August 2026 (average house price £213,113).

Hartlepool was the cheapest (£136,625). The middle council, Darlington, had £159,770.

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Average house price for every council in North East, highest first. Councils without a figure are listed last with the reason.
RankCouncilValue
1Northumberland£213,113
2Newcastle upon Tyne£211,255
3North Tyneside£205,554
4Stockton-on-Tees£172,698
5South Tyneside£160,518
6Darlington£159,770
7Gateshead£156,036
8Sunderland£147,763
9Redcar and Cleveland£146,259
10Middlesbrough£142,868
11County Durham£140,788
12Hartlepool£136,625

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