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House prices in South Tyneside
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in South Tyneside have risen sharply over the past year — up +3.8% to a typical £159,318, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £188,140.
That's 41% below the UK average of £271,295.
South Tyneside house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in South Tyneside
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £310,708 ▲ +3.2%
- Semi-detached £188,140 ▲ +4.9%
- Terraced £151,815 ▲ +4.5%
- Flat £94,204 ▲ +0.2%
Affordability
A typical home in South Tyneside costs 4.9× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how South Tyneside ranks nationally →
South Tyneside is the 21st most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 62,567 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in South Tyneside.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 46.5%
- Median floor area 76 m²
- Median annual energy cost £815
- Most common era England and Wales: 1950-1966
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Gateshead £158,765
- House prices in Sunderland £145,921
- House prices in Doncaster £172,857
- House prices in Barnsley £173,077
- House prices in St Helens £182,923
- House prices in Liverpool £184,670
- House prices in Bradford £187,452
- House prices in Knowsley £188,727
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in South Tyneside?
- The average house price in South Tyneside is £159,318, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in South Tyneside changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in South Tyneside have risen +3.8% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in South Tyneside by property type?
- Latest average prices in South Tyneside:
- detached homes: £310,708
- semi-detached homes: £188,140
- terraced homes: £151,815
- flats: £94,204
- Is South Tyneside affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in South Tyneside costs 4.9× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how South Tyneside ranks nationally.
- Is South Tyneside an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in South Tyneside costs £159,318 — 41% less than the UK average of £271,295. South Tyneside is the 21st most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in South Tyneside?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around South Tyneside's average of £159,318, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in South Tyneside?
- On a typical South Tyneside sale at £159,318, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £1,900–£2,900, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in South Tyneside?
- Moving home in South Tyneside typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.