231 Bensham Road, Gateshead, NE8 1US is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,701 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £221,210 , which equates to approximately £130 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Jan 2025 for £222,500. Since then, the value has decreased by £1,290, representing a 0.6% decrease, or approximately 0.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £221,210 is:

  • 30.3% higher than the average property price on Bensham Road
  • 20.1% higher than the average in the NE8 1US postcode area
  • and 25.3% 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 3 September 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1701 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£221,210
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£130
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

231 Bensham Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE8 1US has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Sep 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 16 Apr 2013. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 18.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to NE8 1US

4 th / 11
Price Rank
20% higher than average
3 rd / 8
Size Rank
17% bigger than average
6 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in NE8 1US , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 8 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 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£221,210
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-1 %
9 Jan 2025
£222,500
Leasehold
+21.6 %
11 Feb 2019
£183,000
Leasehold
+47.6 %
28 Nov 2013
£124,000
Leasehold
+69.9 %
31 Oct 2002
£73,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1453 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2003

Data Sources

The property at 231 Bensham Road, Gateshead, NE8 1US appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Jan 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Sep 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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