13/05/2026
New figures from Zoopla have highlighted Sunderland as the highest yielding city in the UK for buy-to-let investment — and it’s easy to see why.
According to the latest data, Sunderland is delivering an average gross rental yield of 9.3%, with average monthly rents at £659 and average buy-to-let property prices sitting around £84,924.
While many southern cities continue to struggle with high entry prices and lower returns, northern cities — particularly across the North East — are standing out for affordability and stronger rental yields. Zoopla also reported that the North East is currently the strongest region in the UK for rental yields overall.
But yield alone isn’t the full story.
Sunderland is also benefiting from major regeneration projects, infrastructure investment, and growing demand for quality rental homes. From Riverside Sunderland to Crown Works Studios, the city is changing rapidly — creating long-term opportunities for investors who position themselves early.
As always, successful property investment comes down to more than just headline figures:
* Tenant demand
* Future growth potential
* Location selection
* Long-term strategy
But the data is clear — Sunderland is firmly on the radar.
