18 Balfour Street, Gateshead, NE8 1YL is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 743 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor of a 1-storey building. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £66,316 , which equates to approximately £89 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Jun 1999 for £16,500. Since then, the value has increased by £49,816, representing a 301.9% increase, or approximately 11.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £66,316 is:

  • 12.6% lower than the average property price on Balfour Street
  • 15.4% lower than the average in the NE8 1YL postcode area
  • and 61.5% lower than the average price for Gateshead as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 2 July 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Floor level
1st floor of 1
Price (estimate)
£66,316
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£89
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 Balfour Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE8 1YL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Jul 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 17 Mar 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 74.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Average

Compared to NE8 1YL

20 th / 28
Price Rank
15% lower than average
11 th / 28
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
21 st / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in NE8 1YL , this flat's estimated value ranks 20th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 28 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 11th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£66,316
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+302 %
22 Jun 1999
£16,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 766 sq ft
sale price: £87,500
sale date: 24 Apr 2007
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 13 Apr 2007
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £58,500
sale date: 11 Jul 2005
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £95,000
sale date: 4 Apr 2005
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 8 Mar 2005

Data Sources

The property at 18 Balfour Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE8 1YL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 22 Jun 1999. It also has six Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Jul 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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