161 Rectory Road, Gateshead, NE8 4RQ is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,507 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor of a 2-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £86,178 , which equates to approximately £57 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Oct 2015 for £71,500. Since then, the value has increased by £14,678, representing a 20.5% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £86,178 is:

  • 19.7% lower than the average property price on Rectory Road
  • 7.1% lower than the average in the NE8 4RQ postcode area
  • and 49.9% lower than the average price for Gateshead as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 10 September 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Not Recorded Maisonette
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1507 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor of 2
Price (estimate)
£86,178
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£57
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

161 Rectory Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE8 4RQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Sep 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 Nov 2016, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 23.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from roof room(s), no insulation (assumed) to pitched, insulated, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to NE8 4RQ

16 th / 27
Price Rank
7% lower than average
3 rd / 24
Size Rank
51% bigger than average
23 rd / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
38% lower than average

Compared to other properties in NE8 4RQ , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 16th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 23th out of 24 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£86,178
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
9 Oct 2015
£71,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1475 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 9 Apr 2021
rooms: 4
size: 1410 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 11 Apr 2008
rooms: 4
size: 1345 sq ft
sale price: £117,000
sale date: 5 Aug 2005

Data Sources

The property at 161 Rectory Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE8 4RQ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 9 Oct 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Sep 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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