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126 GLENTHORN ROAD

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR NE2 3HJ

2 beds 1 baths 764 sq ft Listed 13 Mar 2024 (-822d)

£175,000

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# 2 bedroom flat for sale (NE2 3HJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 126 GLENTHORN ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR NE2 3HJ |
| Price | £175,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 71 m² |
| Last sold | £180,000 Dec 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 23/08/2028
- **Current heating cost:** £560/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,600

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2948-7020-6208-5228-7930)

## Description

NO ONWARD CHAIN - GROUND FLOOR FLAT - INVESTMENT POTENTIAL

Brunton Residential are pleased to offer to the market this two-bedroom lower Tyneside flat, located on Glenthorn Road, Jesmond. The property has a traditional Tyneside flat layout and could benefit from a kitchen and bathroom refurbishment  Currently tenanted @£1040pcm until 21st July 2024. This would make an ideal investment property or a fantastic first-time buy.

Accommodation briefly comprises; entrance hallway with store cupboard which first leads to a large double bedroom with bay window to the front. To the rear of the property is a second double bedroom, spacious lounge which leads to the kitchen and then bathroom. The kitchen is fitted with wall and floor units with coordinated work surfaces and some fitted appliances. The tiled bathroom provides WC, basin and shower over bath. Externally, to the front is a small town garden with fenced boundary whilst to the rear is a private yard with walled boundaries.

**On The Ground Floor** -

**Hallway** -

**Lounge** - 4.62m x 3.92m (15'2" x 12'10") - Measurements taken at widest points.

**Kitchen** - 3.10m x 2.65m (10'2" x 8'8") - Measurements taken at widest points.

**Bedroom** - 4.78m x 4.50m (15'8" x 14'9") - Measurements taken at widest points.

**Bedroom** - 3.42m x 2.68m (11'3" x 8'10") - Measurements taken at widest points.

**Bathroom** - 1.73m x 2.65m (5'8" x 8'8") -

**Disclaimer** - The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.

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## Floorplans

- ![Glenthorn Road.JPG](/listings/photos/145706426/202691) - Glenthorn Road.JPG

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/145706426/202692) - EE Rating

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 126 GLENTHORN ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HJ | £180,000 | 02/12/2024 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 21 BAYSWATER ROAD, JESMOND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HR | £220,000 | 05/08/2025 | Flat |
| 28 THORNLEIGH ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3ET | £205,000 | 18/07/2025 | Flat |
| 36 TAVISTOCK ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3JA | £202,500 | 10/07/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] 111 GLENTHORN ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HJ | £175,000 | 31/03/2025 | Flat |
| 124 FLAT 7 ST GEORGES TERRACE, JESMOND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 2DP | £168,000 | 19/12/2023 | Flat |
| 27 HAZELWOOD AVENUE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HU | £188,000 | 30/10/2023 | Flat |
| 63 HAZELWOOD AVENUE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HU | £201,000 | 20/10/2023 | Flat |
| 30 MYRTLE GROVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HT | £245,000 | 19/10/2023 | Flat |
| 60 HAZELWOOD AVENUE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HX | £220,000 | 31/08/2023 | Flat |
| 24 ASHLEIGH GROVE, WEST JESMOND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3DL | £340,000 | 11/08/2023 | Flat |
| 15 BAYSWATER ROAD, JESMOND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HR | £225,000 | 10/08/2023 | Flat |
| 124 FLAT 2 ST GEORGES TERRACE, JESMOND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 2DP | £150,300 | 03/08/2023 | Flat |
| 57 CONISTON AVENUE, WEST JESMOND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3EY | £197,500 | 21/07/2023 | Flat |
| 124 FLAT 4 ST GEORGES TERRACE, JESMOND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 2DP | £226,000 | 20/07/2023 | Flat |
| LONSDALE COURT 9, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HF | £135,000 | 23/06/2023 | Flat |
| 13 MYRTLE GROVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HT | £235,000 | 22/06/2023 | Flat |
| 124 FLAT 5 ST GEORGES TERRACE, JESMOND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 2DP | £141,000 | 13/04/2023 | Flat |
| 85 TAVISTOCK ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HY | £225,000 | 12/04/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 114 GLENTHORN ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HJ | £230,000 | 24/03/2023 | Other |
| 72 BAYSWATER ROAD, JESMOND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HS | £173,500 | 20/12/2022 | Flat |
| 59 BAYSWATER ROAD, JESMOND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HR | £205,000 | 16/12/2022 | Flat |
| 95 BAYSWATER ROAD, JESMOND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HP | £325,000 | 14/12/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 103 GLENTHORN ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HJ | £215,000 | 30/09/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £206,667 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £211,390 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £256,119 (50 Flat, NE2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -31.7%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Newcastle upon Tyne). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,085/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,206/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,327/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Tyneside (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £549/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.69% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £150,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £120,600

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,465/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 14.3%
- **10y growth:** -0.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Newcastle upon Tyne; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -3.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 9.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 22.7%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (950 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

71 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£180,000 Dec 2024

Price per m²

£2,465/m²

Local average

£256,119 (-31.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (25,606 of 33,755)

Street crime

206 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

NO ONWARD CHAIN
TWO BEDROOMS
GROUND FLOOR FLAT
SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION
PRIVATE REAR YARD
POTENTIAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

NO ONWARD CHAIN - GROUND FLOOR FLAT - INVESTMENT POTENTIAL
Brunton Residential are pleased to offer to the market this two-bedroom lower Tyneside flat, located on Glenthorn Road, Jesmond. The property has a traditional Tyneside flat layout and could benefit from a kitchen and bathroom refurbishment Currently tenanted @£1040pcm until 21st July 2024. This would make an ideal investment property or a fantastic first-time buy.

Accommodation briefly comprises; entrance hallway with store cupboard which first leads to a large double bedroom with bay window to the front. To the rear of the property is a second double bedroom, spacious lounge which leads to the kitchen and then bathroom. The kitchen is fitted with wall and floor units with coordinated work surfaces and some fitted appliances. The tiled bathroom provides WC, basin and shower over bath. Externally, to the front is a small town garden with fenced boundary whilst to the rear is a private yard with walled boundaries.

On The Ground Floor -

Hallway -

Lounge - 4.62m x 3.92m (15'2" x 12'10") - Measurements taken at widest points.

Kitchen - 3.10m x 2.65m (10'2" x 8'8") - Measurements taken at widest points.

Bedroom - 4.78m x 4.50m (15'8" x 14'9") - Measurements taken at widest points.

Bedroom - 3.42m x 2.68m (11'3" x 8'10") - Measurements taken at widest points.

Bathroom - 1.73m x 2.65m (5'8" x 8'8") -

Disclaimer - The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.

Listed by

Great Park

Brunton Residential

Reference: 145706426

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 24/08/2018

Expiry date: 23/08/2028

Current heating cost: £560/year

Potential heating cost: £320/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,600

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Glenthorn Road.JPG

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	02/12/2024 (1 year ago)	£180,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
21 BAYSWATER ROAD, JESMOND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HR	£220,000	05/08/2025	Flat
28 THORNLEIGH ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3ET	£205,000	18/07/2025	Flat
36 TAVISTOCK ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3JA	£202,500	10/07/2025	Flat
Same street 111 GLENTHORN ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HJ	£175,000	31/03/2025	Flat
124 FLAT 7 ST GEORGES TERRACE, JESMOND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 2DP	£168,000	19/12/2023	Flat
27 HAZELWOOD AVENUE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HU	£188,000	30/10/2023	Flat
63 HAZELWOOD AVENUE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HU	£201,000	20/10/2023	Flat
30 MYRTLE GROVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HT	£245,000	19/10/2023	Flat
60 HAZELWOOD AVENUE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HX	£220,000	31/08/2023	Flat
24 ASHLEIGH GROVE, WEST JESMOND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3DL	£340,000	11/08/2023	Flat
15 BAYSWATER ROAD, JESMOND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HR	£225,000	10/08/2023	Flat
124 FLAT 2 ST GEORGES TERRACE, JESMOND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 2DP	£150,300	03/08/2023	Flat
57 CONISTON AVENUE, WEST JESMOND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3EY	£197,500	21/07/2023	Flat
124 FLAT 4 ST GEORGES TERRACE, JESMOND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 2DP	£226,000	20/07/2023	Flat
LONSDALE COURT 9, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HF	£135,000	23/06/2023	Flat
13 MYRTLE GROVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HT	£235,000	22/06/2023	Flat
124 FLAT 5 ST GEORGES TERRACE, JESMOND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 2DP	£141,000	13/04/2023	Flat
85 TAVISTOCK ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HY	£225,000	12/04/2023	Flat
Same street 114 GLENTHORN ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HJ	£230,000	24/03/2023	Other
72 BAYSWATER ROAD, JESMOND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HS	£173,500	20/12/2022	Flat
59 BAYSWATER ROAD, JESMOND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HR	£205,000	16/12/2022	Flat
95 BAYSWATER ROAD, JESMOND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HP	£325,000	14/12/2022	Flat
Same street 103 GLENTHORN ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE2 3HJ	£215,000	30/09/2021	Flat

Street average: £206,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £211,390 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 14.3%

10y growth -0.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Newcastle upon Tyne. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -3.4%

5y (index) 9.8%

10y (index) 22.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Newcastle upon Tyne. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,085/mo

Realistic £1,206/mo

Optimistic £1,327/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Newcastle upon Tyne.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Tyneside: £549/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Sainsbury's Local	0.0 miles
Shop	Lonsdale Stores	0.0 miles
Bus stop	LONSDALE TERRACE-N/B	0.0 miles
Bus stop	LONSDALE TERRACE-S/B	0.1 miles
Train station	West Jesmond	0.1 miles
Train station	Ilford Road	0.4 miles
Hospital	Nuffield Health Newcastle Hospital	0.6 miles
Hospital	Freeman Hospital	0.9 miles
University	Northumbria University City Campus	1.2 miles
University	Newcastle University	1.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	64
Shoplifting	30
Violence and sexual offences	22
Other theft	21
Burglary	18
Vehicle crime	13
Criminal damage and arson	12
Public order	11
Other crime	7
Bicycle theft	3
Drugs	2
Theft from the person	2
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	206

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
West Jesmond Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Outstanding — 10 Mar 2015
Northern Counties School	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 24 Apr 2024
Newcastle High School for Girls	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
South Gosforth First School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 6 Mar 2012
Newcastle Preparatory School	Other	0.8 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.69%

Max investor price (0.8%) £150,750

Target investor price (1%) £120,600

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).

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