40 COMFREY DRIVE
MORPETH, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, NORTHUMBERLAND NE61 3FN
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
112 m²
Council tax band
E
Last sold
£315,000 Dec 2024
Local average
£468,767 (-31.7%)
Street crime
17 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Four bedroomed detached home
- Short drive to town centre
- Garage and driveway
- Split level rear garden
- Tenure: Freehold
- EPC Rating: B
- Council Tax Band: E
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The property briefly comprises:- Entrance hallway, built in under stairs cupboard, separate dining room with floods of natural light due to the double aspect windows, well presented lounge which has been fitted with wooden floors and finished with modern décor. The open plan kitchen and dining area offers a great space and makes full use of the views with access directly into the garden from the double patio doors. The kitchen has been fitted with a range of light wood units, offering an abundance of storage and appliances to include a four-ring gas hob and electric oven. To the back of the kitchen, you further benefit from a separate utility and downstairs W.C. The property also benefits from having dual zone heating.
To the upper floor of the accommodation, you have four good sized bedrooms, three doubles and one single all of which have been carpeted throughout and offer excellent storage. The master bed further benefits from its own en-suite shower room which has a rainfall shower head and a detachable shower head. There are two large linen cupboards and the family bathroom has a W.C., hand basin and bath tub.
Externally to the rear of the property, you have a double driveway plus a garage. The garage has electric, lights and a side access door into the garden. There is also a generous sized two-tier, split level garden which has been beautifully finished by the current owners. The garden is ideal, for those who enjoy outdoor living.
This is a must view, to appreciate the space on offer.
Lounge: 13'0 x 11'0 (3.96m x 3.35m)
Dining Room: 9'9 x 9'9 (2.97m x 2.97m)
Kitchen/Diner: 9'7 x 9'7 (2.92m x 2.92m)
Utility: 7'5 x 4'9 (2.26m x 1.49m)
W.C: 5'10 x 4'7 (1.79m x 1.43m)
Bedroom One: 11'9 x 10'11 (3.58m x 3.33m)
En-Suite: 6'5 x 3'10 (1.96m x 0.94m)
Bedroom Two: 11'1 x 8'8 (3.38m x 2.64m)
Bedroom Three: 9'9 x 9'9 (2.97m x 2.97m)
Bedroom Four: 7'10 x 6'80 (2.39m x 2.03m)
Bathroom: 7'3 x 5'10 (2.21m x 1.79m)
PRIMARY SERVICES SUPPLY
Electricity: Mains
Water: Mains
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Mains gas
Broadband: Fibre (premises)
Mobile Signal / Coverage Blackspot: No
Parking: Garage and driveway
TENURE
Freehold – It is understood that this property is freehold, but should you decide to proceed with the purchase of this property, the Tenure must be verified by your Legal Adviser
EPC Rating: B
Council Tax Band: E
Listed by
Morpeth
Rook Matthews Sayer - Connells
Reference: 148680020
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
7% since 2022
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 17/12/2024 (1 year ago) | £315,000 | +6.8% |
| Sold | 09/12/2022 (3 years ago) | £294,950 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 FENNEL WAY, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FG | £320,000 | 23/01/2026 | Detached |
| 49 FENNEL WAY, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FF | £268,000 | 24/11/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 12 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN | £278,950 | 10/11/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 13 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN | £241,950 | 31/10/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 9 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN | £236,950 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 17 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN | £359,950 | 29/09/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 10 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN | £236,950 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 8 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN | £308,950 | 29/09/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 18 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN | £359,950 | 31/08/2023 | Detached |
| NORTH LANE END BUTLEY BEN, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3JR | £1,225,000 | 13/07/2023 | Detached |
| 28 FENNEL WAY, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FG | £275,000 | 07/07/2023 | Detached |
| 44 FENNEL WAY, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FG | £323,950 | 05/07/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 46 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN | £271,950 | 23/12/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 44 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN | £189,950 | 22/12/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 32 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN | £384,950 | 22/12/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 29 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN | £354,950 | 15/12/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 43 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN | £197,950 | 14/12/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 41 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN | £191,950 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 42 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN | £199,950 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 45 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN | £197,950 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 1 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN | £280,000 | 06/12/2022 | Detached |
| 28 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN | £404,950 | 30/11/2022 | Detached |
| 25 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN | £402,950 | 30/11/2022 | Detached |
| 15 ASPEN WAY, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3BF | £540,000 | 29/11/2022 | Detached |
| 4 CYPRESS COURT, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3EF | £370,000 | 21/11/2022 | Detached |
| 30 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN | £349,950 | 15/11/2022 | Detached |
| 27 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN | £354,950 | 31/10/2022 | Detached |
| 33 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN | £400,950 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| 31 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN | £410,950 | 12/10/2022 | Detached |
| 26 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN | £345,950 | 10/10/2022 | Detached |
| 124 FENNEL WAY, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FG | £293,950 | 06/05/2022 | Detached |
| 112 FENNEL WAY, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FG | £292,950 | 31/03/2022 | Detached |
| 99 FENNEL WAY, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FF | £254,950 | 31/03/2022 | Detached |
| 122 FENNEL WAY, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FG | £266,950 | 11/03/2022 | Detached |
| 120 FENNEL WAY, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FG | £266,950 | 11/03/2022 | Detached |
Street average: £267,550 (15 sales)
Area average: £382,418 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Northumberland. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Northumberland. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Northumberland.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Northumberland: £758/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Fairmoor | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Unknown | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 1.0 miles |
| Shop | Econofreeze | 1.1 miles |
| Train station | Morpeth | 1.7 miles |
| Train station | Pegswood | 2.6 miles |
| Hospital | The Rutherford Cancer Centre North East | 5.6 miles |
| Hospital | Wansbeck General Hospital | 6.5 miles |
| University | Blyth Marine Station | 9.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 8 Dec 2011 |
| The King Edward VI School | Secondary | 0.8 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Morpeth Chantry Middle School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 1 Dec 2021 |
| Morpeth Newminster Middle School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 9 Mar 2022 |
| St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth | Primary | 1.1 miles | Good — 8 Mar 2016 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).