39 Howe Street, Gateshead, NE8 3PQ is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 721 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor of a 2-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £57,257 , which equates to approximately £79 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Mar 2023 for £56,000. Since then, the value has increased by £1,257, representing a 2.2% increase, or approximately 0.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £57,257 is:

  • 8.3% lower than the average property price on Howe Street
  • 20.9% lower than the average in the NE8 3PQ postcode area
  • and 67.2% 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 30 September 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in NE8 3PQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
721 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor of 2
Price (estimate)
£57,257
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£79
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

39 Howe Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE8 3PQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 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 high performance glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Dec 2022, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 21.7%.

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 windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to high performance glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, 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
High performance glazing
Good
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to NE8 3PQ

12 th / 36
Price Rank
21% lower than average
12 th / 33
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
12 th / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£57,257
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
24 Mar 2023
£56,000
Leasehold
+9.8 %
4 Mar 2005
£51,000
Freehold
+87.8 %
27 Mar 2003
£27,150
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: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £71,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2025
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £67,000
sale date: 26 Jun 2024
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £68,000
sale date: 27 Oct 2023
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £55,000
sale date: 22 Mar 2023
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £68,500
sale date: 12 Dec 2022

Data Sources

The property at 39 Howe Street, Gateshead, NE8 3PQ appears three times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Mar 2023. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 30 Sep 2025. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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