Middlesbrough Rents and Rental Yield Data

ONS private rents, bedroom-level rent evidence, indicative gross yield and district-level rental screening for Middlesbrough buy-to-let research.

Last updated 19 Aug 2026HPI June 2026Rents July 2026Sold prices January 2026
Average Rent£699

Per month

Monthly Rent Movement-0.4%

vs June 2026

Annual Rent Movement+4.7%

vs July 2025

Estimated Gross Yield6.1%

Based on average price

Private rent trend

All homes ONS Price Index of Private Rents series, last 5Y.

Latest rent£699July 2026
Last month£702June 2026
Monthly change-0.4%Rent estimate
Last year£668July 2025
Annual change+4.7%Rent estimate
Monthly movementDown 0.4%From £702 last month
Annual movementUp 4.7%From £668 last year
Rental price commentary · Last updated August 2026

Middlesbrough’s average private rent stood at £699 in July 2026, according to the ONS Price Index of Private Rents. That is slightly lower than June’s £702, so rents fell by 0.4% month on month.

Even so, the wider picture still points to growth over the year.

Bedroom-Level Private Rent Evidence

one bed£499+4.7% annual
two bed£634+4.8% annual
three bed£754+5.0% annual
four or more bed£992+4.0% annual

Indicative Yield By Postcode District

This uses local authority-wide ONS average rent against district median sold prices. Treat it as a screening signal, not a property valuation.

District-level rental yield screening is waiting for approved postcode district coverage for Middlesbrough. The local authority-wide rent and price signals remain available above.

Rental Yield Is Income Divided By Property Price

Gross rental yield is estimated as annual rent divided by purchase price. It does not include mortgage costs, maintenance, voids, tax, management fees or capital growth. Use it alongside postcode evidence, sales volume and regeneration context before comparing Middlesbrough buy-to-let areas.