21 Bensham Crescent, Gateshead, NE8 2YB is a leasehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 603 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £46,222 , which equates to approximately £77 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Dec 2000 for £12,300. Since then, the value has increased by £33,922, representing a 275.8% increase, or approximately 10.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £46,222 is:

  • 37.3% lower than the average property price on Bensham Crescent
  • 39.6% lower than the average in the NE8 2YB postcode area
  • and 73.5% 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 31 May 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in NE8 2YB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£46,222
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£77
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

21 Bensham Crescent, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE8 2YB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 May 2024.

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 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 52.1%.

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 71% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
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
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to NE8 2YB

20 th / 22
Price Rank
40% lower than average
12 th / 13
Size Rank
29% smaller than average
11 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£46,222
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+276 %
14 Dec 2000
£12,300
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £8,000
sale date: 29 Mar 2001
rooms: 4
size: 670 sq ft
sale price: £116,000
sale date: 18 Jul 2025
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £76,500
sale date: 15 Dec 2006
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £65,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2023
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £122,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2026

Data Sources

The property at 21 Bensham Crescent, Gateshead, NE8 2YB appears once in HM Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 14 Dec 2000. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 31 May 2024. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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