223 Bensham Road, Gateshead, NE8 1US is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,302 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £181,345 , which equates to approximately £139 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Feb 2006 for £127,500. Since then, the value has increased by £53,845, representing a 42.2% increase, or approximately 2.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £181,345 is:

  • 5.5% higher than the average property price on Bensham Road
  • 1.5% lower than the average in the NE8 1US postcode area
  • and 4.0% higher than the average price for Gateshead as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 19 November 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1302 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£181,345
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£139
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

223 Bensham Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE8 1US has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Nov 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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Apr 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (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 changed from low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to NE8 1US

6 th / 11
Price Rank
2% lower than average
7 th / 8
Size Rank
11% smaller than average
3 rd / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£181,345
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+42 %
17 Feb 2006
£127,500
Freehold
+20.9 %
29 Aug 2003
£105,500
Freehold
+129.3 %
6 Apr 2001
£46,000
Freehold

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

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1442 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 25 Mar 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1322 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 21 Jun 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1302 sq ft
sale price: £162,500
sale date: 17 Dec 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £164,000
sale date: 18 Nov 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £177,969
sale date: 14 Sep 2010

Data Sources

The property at 223 Bensham Road, Gateshead, NE8 1US appears three times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Feb 2006. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 19 Nov 2025. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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