Nunthorpe, in numbers
Nunthorpe is a desirable, family-oriented suburb where the play is tenant quality and stable exits rather than headline income — a median near £260,000 against a gross yield of about 5.6%. Excellent schools, green space and proximity to countryside draw professionals and families who stay put, so the fundamentals here are low turnover and values that hold, with yield accepted as the trade-off for that security.
- 7,045
- homes with an EPC in TS7
- 55.0%
- of them below C
- £260,000
- median price
- 5.6%
- average gross yield
The housing stock
The typical home here is a 1967–1975 detached house, and the average energy score is 67.0 — C starts at 69. More than half of Nunthorpe's certified homes sit below C.
That matters to both sides of the market. Owners and landlords below C face the 2030 rule; investors see the same homes as value-add stock, where a well-planned refurb lifts both the rating and the rent.
| A79 homes | 1.1% |
|---|---|
| B1,011 homes | 14.4% |
| C2,083 homes | 29.6% |
| D2,994 homes | 42.5% |
| E764 homes | 10.8% |
| F101 homes | 1.4% |
| G13 homes | 0.2% |
For investors
Strategy narrows to what a premium suburb supports: high-quality single lets for long-term family tenants, and cosmetic BRRR projects on older semis or detached homes brought up to the standard the area expects. HMOs have no place in Nunthorpe's family character, while a high-spec refurbishment of a 3- or 4-bed home finds a very strong exit among local buyers.
- Buy-to-let
- Nunthorpe is a premium suburban BTL location. The investment case is built on attracting high-quality, long-term family tenants due to excellent schools and amenities. This leads to stability and low voids. Learn more about BTL Investing →
- BRRR
- BRRR projects in Nunthorpe focus on cosmetic modernisation of older semis or detached homes. The goal is to bring a property up to the high standards expected in the area to maximise its rental and capital value. See how the BRRR strategy works →
- HMO
- The suburban, family-oriented nature of Nunthorpe makes it unsuitable for HMO investments. The demand and local character are geared entirely towards single-family living. Discover HMO investment →
- Flip
- The strong demand from family buyers provides a solid foundation for a flipping strategy. A high-spec refurbishment of a 3 or 4-bed home will have a very strong exit market in Nunthorpe. Explore the Flip strategy →
Take the example below — a 3-bed semi on a quiet TS7 street with a driveway and garden — representative of the low-turnover family stock we look for here.
- Purchase price
- £245,000
- Estimated rent
- £1,150 a month
- Gross yield
- 5.6%
- Net yield
- 4.5%
- Good schools
- Driveway & garden
- Low tenant turnover
An illustrative deal, not a live listing.
For owners and landlords
From 1 October 2030 every privately rented home must reach EPC C. Across the Tees Valley, 57.6% of private rentals are below it today. Our assessors cover Nunthorpe: visits within 2–3 working days, certificate lodged within 24 hours.
If the rating comes back below C, the EPC + Retrofit Roadmap turns it into a costed, prioritised plan — which improvements, in what order, at what rough cost. See a real example →
- EPC, flat or 1–2 bed home
- £65
- Apartments, terraces and smaller homes.
- EPC, standard home (3–4 bed)
- £79
- The typical Tees Valley semi or terrace.
- EPC, large home (5+ bed)
- £99
- Larger or more complex properties.
- EPC + Retrofit Roadmap
- £169
- Your certificate plus a costed plan to reach C.
Questions about Nunthorpe
EPC figures: Energy Performance of Buildings Register, analysed by North Yield (live at build). Investment figures are our own estimates.
What lets best?
Modernised kitchens/bathrooms, off‑street parking, and gardens.
How much does an EPC cost in Nunthorpe?
£65 for a flat or 1–2 bed home, £79 for a standard home (3–4 bed), £99 for a large home (5+ bed). The EPC + Retrofit Roadmap, with a costed plan to reach C, is £169.