# 1 bedroom flat for sale (NE26 3QB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 100 VILLAGE COURT, WHITLEY BAY, TYNE AND WEAR NE26 3QB |
| Price | £120,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 34 m² |
| Last sold | £115,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 15/09/2026
- **Current heating cost:** £386/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £18,920

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£20)
- O (£3,300 - £6,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8266-7321-4660-6726-0996)

## Description

We are offering for sale this well situated **ONE BEDROOMED GROUND FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT** designed specifically for the over 55's which has the benefit of Warden assistance. This property has been well updated since 2018 and has the advantage of uPVC double glazing, gas central heating (combi boiler), updated consumer unit, refitted kitchen & bathroom, lounge with dual garden aspects and bedroom with fitted Cavendish furniture. Hartley House is a block of Apartments situated at the entrance to Village Court with a communal conservatory with garden views and tea-making facilities for the use of all residents, communal gardens, illuminated car park, and security entry-phone system.

**On the ground floor:** communal entrance hall with security entry-phone system, staircase & landings and double glazed conservatory: **Apartment: **entrance lobby, living room with arch to kitchen, shower room and bedroom.

Hartley House is situated in an excellent position at the entrance to Village Court, within easy walking distance to Monkseaton Metro Station, as well as the amenities, independent shops, cafes and restaurants of Park View and Whitley Bay Town Centre. Monkseaton is one of North Tyneside's most popular locations, due to its ease of access for the City life of Newcastle, and miles of beautiful Coastline.

**NO UPPER CHAIN**

**ON THE GROUND FLOOR: **

**COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL**  security entry-phone system, double glazed Conservatory for the use of all residents & stairs to 1st floor.

**FLAT:**

**HALL: **radiator and doors to lounge, bathroom and bedroom.

**LOUNGE:** 14’ 10” x 11’ 0” (4.52m x 3.35m), 2 large uPVC double glazed windows with vertical louvred blinds which overlook the gardens with dual south and west aspects, double banked radiator and archway to kitchen.

**KITCHEN:** refitted 2018 via Howdens, 10’ 10” x 7’ 10” (3.30m x 2.39m), fitted wall & floor units, recess for fridge-freezer, ‘Lamona’ under bench oven, ‘Lamona’ 4 ring halogen hob with illuminated extractor hood above, illuminated work surfaces with tiled splashbacks, 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer, ‘Beko’ washing machine, double banked radiator, large uPVC double glazed window with garden aspect, PVC ceiling incorporating 6 concealed down lighters and cupboard housing ‘Baxi’ gas fired combination boiler.

**BATHROOM:** refitted 2018, 8’ 5” x 4’ 6” (2.57m x 1.37m), panelled walls, stainless steel upright towel radiator, low level WC, panelled walk-in shower enclosure with mixer shower, fitted shower seat & grab rail, washbasin with storage, fitted mirror and PVC ceiling with extractor fan.

**BEDROOM:** 10’ 2” x 9’ 3” (3.10m x 2.82m), large uPVC double glazed window with vertical louvred blinds, ‘Cavendish’ fitted bedroom furniture on 2 walls including wardrobes, cupboards and chest of drawers, 3 recessed reading down lighters and double banked radiator.

**EXTERNALLY:**

**GARDENS ALL ROUND** for the use of all residents with paved patio area to the rear. There is also an illuminated car park.

**TENURE:**

Leasehold. 999 years from January 2013. The maintenance charge is £2191.26 per annum which includes: Warden assistance, Building Insurance, upkeep and maintenance of halls, stairs, landings & gardens and repairs/refurbishments.

**Council Tax Band: A**

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/89210790/641359) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/89210790/641360) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 100 VILLAGE COURT, WHITLEY BAY, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 3QB | £115,000 | 19/03/2026 | Flat |
| 100 VILLAGE COURT, WHITLEY BAY, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 3QB | £72,000 | 30/07/2018 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 85 KENILWORTH ROAD, WHITLEY BAY, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE25 8BB | £172,500 | 18/12/2025 | Flat |
| 23 VILLAGE COURT, WHITLEY BAY, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 3QA | £175,000 | 22/07/2025 | Flat |
| 42 VILLAGE COURT, WHITLEY BAY, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 3QA | £126,000 | 19/12/2023 | Flat |
| 109 VILLAGE COURT, WHITLEY BAY, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 3QB | £100,000 | 17/11/2023 | Flat |
| 66 VILLAGE COURT, WHITLEY BAY, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 3QB | £245,000 | 07/11/2023 | Flat |
| 35 VILLAGE COURT, WHITLEY BAY, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 3QA | £125,000 | 21/07/2023 | Flat |
| 43 MARMION TERRACE, WHITLEY BAY, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE25 8AS | £160,000 | 21/07/2023 | Flat |
| 43 MARMION TERRACE, WHITLEY BAY, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE25 8AS | £160,000 | 21/07/2023 | Flat |
| 19 VILLAGE COURT, WHITLEY BAY, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 3QA | £175,000 | 26/05/2023 | Flat |
| 17 VILLAGE COURT, WHITLEY BAY, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 3QA | £185,000 | 21/04/2023 | Flat |
| 30 VILLAGE COURT, WHITLEY BAY, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 3QA | £110,000 | 11/04/2023 | Flat |
| 77 VILLAGE COURT, WHITLEY BAY, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 3QB | £185,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat |
| 69 VILLAGE COURT, WHITLEY BAY, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 3QB | £190,000 | 04/11/2022 | Flat |
| 68 VILLAGE COURT, WHITLEY BAY, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 3QB | £182,000 | 18/10/2022 | Flat |
| 84 VILLAGE COURT, WHITLEY BAY, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 3QB | £259,245 | 06/10/2022 | Flat |
| 41 WAVERLEY AVENUE, WHITLEY BAY, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE25 8AU | £156,000 | 18/07/2022 | Flat |
| 32 NORHAM ROAD, WHITLEY BAY, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 3PU | £170,000 | 27/05/2022 | Flat |
| 33 VILLAGE COURT, WHITLEY BAY, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 3QA | £166,000 | 12/05/2022 | Flat |
| 16 VILLAGE COURT, WHITLEY BAY, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 3QA | £155,000 | 28/04/2022 | Flat |
| 29 VILLAGE COURT, WHITLEY BAY, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 3QA | £172,500 | 19/04/2022 | Flat |

**Area average:** £168,462 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £195,556 (18 Flat, NE26, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -38.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (North Tyneside). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £761/mo
- **Realistic:** £846/mo
- **Optimistic:** £931/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £489/mo

## 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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Flat, Park Avenue, NE26 | £2,500/mo | 1 | 0.35 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Park Avenue, NE26 | £2,500/mo | 1 | 0.35 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Marine Court West, NE26 | £800/mo | 1 | 0.45 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Terraced House, Charles Avenue, NE26 | £525/mo | 1 | 0.49 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Promenade, NE26 | £600/mo | 1 | 0.58 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Rockcliffe Gardens, NE26 | £750/mo | 1 | 0.8 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,279/mo (6 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.65% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £96,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £77,500

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £775/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 12.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £200/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 6.9%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,529/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 36.3%
- **10y growth:** 55.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for North Tyneside; Flats and maisonettes series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 10.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 26.3%

## 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)