Redcar, in numbers
Redcar is a coastal town on the up, where affordable stock sits alongside a wave of local investment — seafront and town-centre improvements tied to wider Teesworks activity. The play here is value: a median around £160,000 and a 6.8% average yield, earned through careful street selection rather than a rising tide that lifts every property.
- 13,440
- homes with an EPC in TS10
- 52.5%
- of them below C
- £160,000
- median price
- 6.8%
- average gross yield
The housing stock
The typical home here is a 1930–1949 semi-detached house, and the average energy score is 66.6 — C starts at 69. More than half of Redcar'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.
| A30 homes | 0.2% |
|---|---|
| B1,852 homes | 13.8% |
| C4,500 homes | 33.5% |
| D5,123 homes | 38.1% |
| E1,653 homes | 12.3% |
| F203 homes | 1.5% |
| G79 homes | 0.6% |
For investors
This is a market where buying tired and modernising pays off — older stock can be picked up cheaply, and improving town-centre and seafront fabric supports the end valuations that make BRRR work. Standard buy-to-let cash-flows well off family demand, a professional HMO market is only just emerging around Teesworks workers, and flips reward the right street with a stand-out finish.
- Buy-to-let
- Redcar's BTL market offers an attractive blend of affordable entry points and solid rental yields, driven by family demand and the coastal appeal. Well-presented homes near amenities are always popular. Learn more about BTL Investing →
- BRRR
- Significant BRRR opportunities exist in Redcar, where older housing stock can be acquired cheaply and modernised. The regeneration of the seafront and town centre supports strong end-valuations. See how the BRRR strategy works →
- HMO
- A market for professional HMOs is emerging, catering to workers from the nearby Teesworks site and local service industries. A well-managed shared house can provide excellent cash flow. Discover HMO investment →
- Flip
- Flipping properties in Redcar can be profitable when focused on creating modern, attractive homes for local families. The key is to buy the right street and deliver a finish that stands out. Explore the Flip strategy →
The kind of deal we source is a two-to-three bed terrace near the town centre in TS10 — close to the beach and rail, with strong family demand and clear refurbishment upside.
- Purchase price
- £135,000
- Estimated rent
- £850 a month
- Gross yield
- 7.6%
- Net yield
- 6.0%
- Close to beach and rail
- Strong family demand
- Refurb potential for uplift
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 Redcar: 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 Redcar
EPC figures: Energy Performance of Buildings Register, analysed by North Yield (live at build). Investment figures are our own estimates.
What to avoid?
Poorly managed blocks or streets with persistently high voids.
How much does an EPC cost in Redcar?
£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.