Thornaby-on-Tees, in numbers
Thornaby-on-Tees is a practical, high-demand rental location where good-value homes stay in constant use by families and commuters working across Teesside. With a median around £170,000 and gross yields near 7%, the appeal is affordable entry, low voids and straightforward, predictable returns — retail parks, the A19/A66 and local employers keeping tenant demand steady.
- 15,537
- homes with an EPC in TS17
- 42.3%
- of them below C
- £170,000
- median price
- 7.0%
- average gross yield
The housing stock
The typical home here is a 1967–1975 detached house, and the average energy score is 69.5 — C starts at 69. A little under half of Thornaby-on-Tees'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.
TS17 also covers neighbouring areas, so its figures describe the wider district, not Thornaby-on-Tees alone.
| A99 homes | 0.6% |
|---|---|
| B1,822 homes | 11.7% |
| C7,038 homes | 45.3% |
| D5,573 homes | 35.9% |
| E892 homes | 5.7% |
| F94 homes | 0.6% |
| G19 homes | 0.1% |
For investors
This is single-let country: reliable family BTLs near the retail parks deliver low voids, and a cosmetic BRRR uplift on older stock brings it up to newer standards and lifts both rent and equity. Flips aimed at first-time buyers work well, while HMO potential is limited compared with other parts of Teesside.
- Buy-to-let
- Thornaby is a reliable choice for BTL investors. Its strategic location and proximity to retail parks ensure constant demand for family homes. The result is low voids and straightforward, predictable returns. Learn more about BTL Investing →
- BRRR
- The BRRR angle in Thornaby is focused on cosmetic uplifts. Modernising kitchens and bathrooms in older properties brings them up to the standard of newer stock, increasing their rental value and equity. See how the BRRR strategy works →
- HMO
- The area is primarily driven by single-let demand. While a small professional house share could work, the HMO potential is limited compared to other parts of Teesside. Focus should be on family BTLs. Discover HMO investment →
- Flip
- Flipping in Thornaby can be successful when aimed at the first-time buyer market. A well-refurbished terrace or semi offers an affordable and attractive product for local buyers. Explore the Flip strategy →
Our featured deal is a three-bed terrace near amenities in TS17 — walkable to shops and transport, with a garden and simple management, exactly the tidy family stock the town rewards.
- Purchase price
- £150,000
- Estimated rent
- £900 a month
- Gross yield
- 7.2%
- Net yield
- 5.7%
- Walkable to shops and transport
- Garden; strong family appeal
- Simple management
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 Thornaby-on-Tees: 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 Thornaby-on-Tees
EPC figures: Energy Performance of Buildings Register, analysed by North Yield (live at build). Investment figures are our own estimates.
HMO potential?
Area is mainly single‑let; HMOs require careful due diligence and licensing checks.
How much does an EPC cost in Thornaby-on-Tees?
£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.