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42 OLD SCHOOL DRIVE

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR NE15 7AF

3 beds 2 baths 83 m² Listed 11 Aug 2025 (-306d)

£279,000

Reduced on 9 Oct 2025

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

83 m²

Council tax band

TBC

Last sold

£275,000 Feb 2026

Local average

£286,940 (-2.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,356 of 33,755)

Street crime

241 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Three Bedroom Detached House
  • En-suite to master bedroom
  • Beautifully presented throughout
  • Floor Area - Approximate 893 Sq.ft / 83 Sq.m
  • Council Tax Band - C
  • EPC Rating - C

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A beautifully presented, modern three-bedroom detached home with driveway and garage, set within the sought-after Scholars Wynd development.

A superb family home, finished to an exceptional standard, offering a blend of style, comfort, and practicality. Internal viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate the quality and setting of this outstanding property.

This well-proportioned accommodation throughout provides a welcoming hallway which gives access to a spacious lounge, flooded with natural light, with a staircase rising to the first floor. The impressive breakfasting kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of contemporary units and features French doors opening to the rear garden – perfect for entertaining. This space is further complemented by a separate utility area and convenient ground floor WC.

Upstairs, the superb principal bedroom boasts fitted wardrobes and a sleek en suite shower room. Two further bedrooms and a modern family bathroom complete the first floor.

Externally, the property benefits from a double driveway leading to the garage, while the rear garden offers delightful patio and lawned area with an open outlook across fields. The home also features a number of upgrades and solar panels, adding to its appeal.

Scholars Wynd is a well-connected modern development to the west of Newcastle city centre, offering excellent transport links in all directions. The nearby Scotswood Bridge provides convenient access across the River Tyne, while the A1 and A69 are within easy reach. Lemington offers a range of local amenities including schools, shops, and a library – all within walking distance.

We understand the property is freehold.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.

QWD250527/2

Listed by

West Denton

Chris Stonock - LSL Franchise

Reference: 165598136

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

33% since 2015

Event Date Price % change
Sold 06/02/2026 (4 months ago) £275,000 +34.1%
Sold 17/02/2017 (9 years ago) £205,000 -1%
Sold 27/03/2015 (11 years ago) £206,995

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
59 CLAREMONT AVENUE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 7LE £260,000 03/12/2025 Detached
7 ALDEBURGH AVENUE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 8TA £160,750 28/08/2025 Detached
87 ALDEBURGH AVENUE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 8TA £170,000 30/01/2023 Detached
50 ROMSEY GROVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 8TE £245,000 21/12/2022 Detached
13 PANGBOURNE CLOSE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 8UX £242,000 16/12/2022 Detached
Same street 2 OLD SCHOOL DRIVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 7AF £150,500 28/10/2022 Terraced
Same street 27 OLD SCHOOL DRIVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 7AF £245,000 13/10/2022 Detached
Same street 36 OLD SCHOOL DRIVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 7AF £175,000 27/09/2022 Semi-detached
11 WEST DENTON ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 7LQ £267,000 24/08/2022 Detached
51 CLAREMONT AVENUE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 7LE £252,500 19/07/2022 Detached
Same street 22 OLD SCHOOL DRIVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 7AF £210,000 22/04/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 31 OLD SCHOOL DRIVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 7AF £185,000 20/04/2022 Semi-detached
13 PANGBOURNE CLOSE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 8UX £225,000 24/03/2022 Detached
8 CELADON CLOSE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 8TH £143,000 09/03/2022 Detached
Same street 45 OLD SCHOOL DRIVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 7AF £130,000 20/12/2021 Semi-detached
3 LEPIDINA CLOSE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 7AG £232,000 13/12/2021 Detached
15 LEPIDINA CLOSE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 7AG £248,000 15/11/2021 Detached
Same street 20 OLD SCHOOL DRIVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 7AF £210,000 30/09/2021 Detached
12 PANGBOURNE CLOSE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 8UX £198,500 30/09/2021 Detached
4 ROMSEY GROVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 8TD £169,500 24/09/2021 Detached
Same street 37 OLD SCHOOL DRIVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 7AF £180,000 23/09/2021 Semi-detached
59 CLAREMONT AVENUE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 7LE £190,000 27/07/2021 Detached
Same street 4 OLD SCHOOL DRIVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 7AF £225,000 09/07/2021 Detached
Same street 29 OLD SCHOOL DRIVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 7AF £142,000 25/06/2021 Terraced
Same street 16 OLD SCHOOL DRIVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 7AF £130,000 25/06/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £180,227 (11 sales)

Area average: £214,518 (14 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 19.7%
10y growth 9.5%

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

1y (index) 1.9%
5y (index) 24.6%
10y (index) 39.1%

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: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Union Hall Road 0.1 miles
Bus stop Union Hall Road-West Road 0.1 miles
Shop NISA Local Roman way 0.2 miles
Shop The Crossway 0.3 miles
Train station Blaydon 1.4 miles
Train station Bank Foot 2.3 miles
University Northumbria University Coach Lane Campus 5.7 miles
Hospital Ferndene - Children and Young Peoples Inpatient Service 5.7 miles
Hospital Priory Day Hospital 10.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Shoplifting 53
Violence and sexual offences 51
Anti-social behaviour 29
Criminal damage and arson 26
Vehicle crime 24
Burglary 23
Other theft 10
Public order 8
Other crime 7
Theft from the person 5
Drugs 2
Robbery 2
Bicycle theft 1
Total incidents 241

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 Denton Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 24 Dec 2013
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton Primary 0.4 miles Good — 21 May 2024
Lemington Riverside Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 30 Nov 2011
Waverley Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 23 Oct 2019
Knop Law Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Outstanding — 11 Dec 2013

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Langley Road, NE5 £1,150/mo 3 0.63 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Klondyke Walk, NE21 £1,199/mo 3 1.17 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,175/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.42%
Max investor price (0.8%) £146,875
Target investor price (1%) £117,500
Gross yield 5.1%
Cost-to-rent ratio 19.8×
Monthly cashflow £-66/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -1%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).