55 Leighton Street, South Shields, NE33 3BT is a leasehold flat built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 689 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £81,003 , which equates to approximately £118 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Oct 2019 for £68,000. Since then, the value has increased by £13,003, representing a 19.1% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £81,003 is:

  • 19.6% lower than the average property price on Leighton Street
  • 15.9% lower than the average in the NE33 3BT postcode area
  • and 57.4% lower than the average price for South Shields as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 8 October 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in NE33 3BT

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
689 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£81,003
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£118
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

55 Leighton Street, South Shields, South Tyneside, Tyne And Wear, NE33 3BT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Oct 2015.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to NE33 3BT

13 th / 46
Price Rank
16% lower than average
19 th / 37
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
8 th / 37
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in NE33 3BT , this flat's estimated value ranks 13th out of 46. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 37 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 19th out of 37 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£81,003
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
11 Oct 2019
£68,000
Leasehold
-8.1 %
20 May 2011
£74,000
Leasehold
-19.6 %
15 Feb 2008
£92,000
Leasehold
+26.9 %
8 May 2007
£72,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £70,000
sale date: 10 Jan 2025
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £66,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2024
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £67,000
sale date: 22 Jun 2022
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £58,750
sale date: 19 May 2022
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £65,000
sale date: 9 May 2022

Data Sources

The property at 55 Leighton Street, South Shields, NE33 3BT appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Oct 2019. It also has a single Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) from 8 Oct 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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