Middlesbrough: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in North Yorkshire — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across TS1, TS3, TS5.
Middlesbrough DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Middlesbrough
The Middlesbrough rental market in North Yorkshire is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,776 pcm and rents up roughly 7.8% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across TS1, TS3, TS5.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Middlesbrough.
- StudioVery high
- 1 bedMedium
- 2 bedMedium
- 3 bedMedium
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
17 days
Tenant demand
High
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Middlesbrough.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £727 | £8,724 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,384 | £16,608 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,730 | £20,760 |
| 3-bed house | £2,214 | £26,568 |
| 4-bed house | £2,855 | £34,260 |
Featured properties in Middlesbrough
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across TS1, TS3, TS5.
Buying in Middlesbrough
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£381,000
Price growth (1yr)
+3.8%
Buyer demand
Medium
Supply
Medium
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Middlesbrough face medium competition with prices around £381,000 and growth of about 3.8% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Middlesbrough
With an average property price near £381,000 and gross yields around 5.9%, Middlesbrough offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 3.8% in the last year, and high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
8.6/10What tenants are looking for
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- 1Garden flats
- 22 bed flats
- 33 bed houses
- 4Family homes near schools
Family living & schools in Middlesbrough
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Middlesbrough | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Middlesbrough Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 2.7 mi |
| Middlesbrough Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| Middlesbrough Community College | Secondary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| The Middlesbrough Academy | Secondary | Good | 2.7 mi |
Family facilities
- Middlesbrough Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Middlesbrough
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Middlesbrough Brasserie
1.9 mi from Middlesbrough centre
Spice of Middlesbrough
2.3 mi from Middlesbrough centre
Bella Cucina
1.6 mi from Middlesbrough centre
The Garden Kitchen
1.2 mi from Middlesbrough centre
Middlesbrough Tandoori
0.4 mi from Middlesbrough centre
Coffee & Co, Middlesbrough
2.3 mi from Middlesbrough centre
Socialising in Middlesbrough
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Middlesbrough
2.3 mi from Middlesbrough centre
The Railway Tavern
0.5 mi from Middlesbrough centre
Vault Bar
0.5 mi from Middlesbrough centre
Middlesbrough Live Lounge
0.9 mi from Middlesbrough centre
The Riverside Inn
0.8 mi from Middlesbrough centre
Middlesbrough Shopping Centre
0.6 mi from Middlesbrough centre
Things to do in Middlesbrough
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Middlesbrough Sports & Fitness
1.7 mi from Middlesbrough centre
Middlesbrough Cricket Club
1.3 mi from Middlesbrough centre
Parkland Golf Club
2.2 mi from Middlesbrough centre
Middlesbrough Cinema
2.3 mi from Middlesbrough centre
Riverside Walking Route
0.5 mi from Middlesbrough centre
Middlesbrough Adventure Park
1.3 mi from Middlesbrough centre
Commuting from Middlesbrough
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 39 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 30 min |
| Reading | Train | 23 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 32 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 12 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 20 min |
Local developments in Middlesbrough
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Middlesbrough town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near TS1
Approved
Middlesbrough retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Middlesbrough
Verified contractors covering TS1, TS3, TS5 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Middlesbrough
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
View electriciansPlumbers in Middlesbrough
Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
View plumbersInventory Clerks in Middlesbrough
Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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View property photographersRenting & compliance in Middlesbrough
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Middlesbrough must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across North Yorkshire.
More local data for Middlesbrough
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