North East
House prices in Middlesbrough
Teesside's main hub with the lowest entry-level prices of any English city.
Last updated April 2026·HM Land Registry & ONS
- Avg price
- £151k
- YoY change
- +4.3%
- Days
- 60
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What it's actually like to sell in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough sits in the North East property market, with current average sold prices around £151k and a year-on-year movement of +4.3%. The TS postcode area covers a mix of central, suburban and edge-of-city stock — top-performing local agents will know which streets are moving fastest right now and where buyers are most active.
The honest truth about Middlesbrough: two streets apart can mean two completely different markets. A semi on one road might attract three offers in a fortnight; the same property a five-minute walk away can sit unloved for months. That's why the headline £151k average is only the starting point.
We use HM Land Registry data to set realistic expectations, then hand you over to the TS-area agents whose own sale-vs-asking ratio actually beats the market — not the ones who promise the highest valuation to win the instruction.
What the numbers actually look like
Snapshot of the Middlesbrough housing stock and what selling typically looks like right now.
Price trend (indexed)
Middlesbrough average house price, indexed
Indexed series — derived by applying ONS UK House Price Index regional growth rates to Middlesbrough's current average sold price. Source: ONS UK HPI; current average from HM Land Registry Price Paid data. This is a regional trend rebased to Middlesbrough, not a city-specific sold-price series. Read the methodology.
Property mix
- Detached17%
- Semi-detached33%
- Terraced36%
- Flats / maisonettes14%
Source: ONS Census 2021 dwelling stock aggregated to North East. Postcode-level mix varies.
Typical selling timeline
60days
Listing to sold-subject-to-contract in Middlesbrough, then a further 12–16 weeks to legal completion. Source: Rightmove House Price Index.
Stamp duty on the average home
£520
SDLT on a £151k main residence in England. First-time buyers and additional-property buyers pay different rates.
Cities near Middlesbrough — and how they price
How Middlesbrough stacks up against the closest North East cities by average price and recent year-on-year movement.
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Middlesbrough selling FAQs
Common questions from Middlesbrough sellers — answers cite HM Land Registry, ONS HPI and HMRC SDLT bands.
What is the average house price in Middlesbrough?+
The average sold price in Middlesbrough is around £151k, based on the latest HM Land Registry Price Paid data and ONS House Price Index. Year-on-year prices are up 4.3% across the TS postcode area.
How long does it take to sell a house in Middlesbrough?+
Homes in Middlesbrough typically take around 60 days from listing to sold-subject-to-contract, with a further 12–16 weeks to legal completion. Well-priced homes in central postcodes usually move faster; unusual or chain-heavy sales can take longer.
What stamp duty would I pay on an average Middlesbrough home?+
On the Middlesbrough average price of £151k, stamp duty (SDLT) for a main residence in England would be around £520. First-time buyers and additional-property buyers pay different rates — see HMRC's SDLT calculator for your exact position.
Which estate agents are best in Middlesbrough?+
The "best" agent depends on your street, property type and price band — not on brand size. We rank Middlesbrough agents by their actual sale-price-vs-asking-price ratio, average time on market, and how many homes they've sold in the TS postcode area in the last 12 months. Submit your details above and we'll introduce 2–3 top performers within a working day.
Authoritative Middlesbrough sources
Methodology sources: HM Land Registry UK HPI · ONS House Price Index · HMRC SDLT. Page last updated April 2026. See full methodology.