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8 OAK CLOSE

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, CAMPERDOWN, TYNE AND WEAR NE12 5AD

3 beds 2 baths 1,109 sq ft Listed 30 Sep 2024 (-631d)

£300,000

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (NE12 5AD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 8 OAK CLOSE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, CAMPERDOWN, TYNE AND WEAR NE12 5AD |
| Price | £300,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Floor area | 103 m² |
| Last sold | £305,000 Feb 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Expiry date:** 09/11/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £270/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500

### Recommendations
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9502-3904-9309-9692-7204)

## Description

Alexander Hudson Estates are pleased to introduce to market this beautifully maintained , three-bedroom, detached family home situated in the popular residential area of Cygnet Park, NE12.

The property briefly comprises of an entrance hallway, downstairs WC, living room and spacious open plan kitchen/ diner. Three bedrooms and a family bathroom occupy the first floor. Externally, the front of the property features a lawned garden with a low maintenance paved driveway which offers off street parking and access to the detached single garage. A sunny low maintenance garden with artificial lawn and patio area is located to the rear.

The property is close to Gosforth, Balliol, and Quorum Business Parks, with the A1 and A19 easily accessible for those commuting further afield. West Moor is also adjacent to Killingworth, home to The Killingworth Centre (anchored by a large Morrison’s supermarket), and the White Swan Centre, which includes a Doctors’ surgery, activity hall, Cafe and Killingworth Library. The Lakeside Centre offers up various leisure facilities including a swimming pool and soft play for children.

## Property Photos

- ![Front Aspect](/listings/photos/153174797/210580) - Front Aspect
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/153174797/210581) - Kitchen
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/153174797/210582) - Dining Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/153174797/210583) - Kitchen
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/153174797/210584) - Living Room
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/153174797/210585) - Living Room
- ![Downstairs Wc](/listings/photos/153174797/210586) - Downstairs Wc
- ![Entrance Hallway](/listings/photos/153174797/210587) - Entrance Hallway
- ![Entrance Hallway](/listings/photos/153174797/210588) - Entrance Hallway
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/153174797/210589) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/153174797/210590) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/153174797/210591) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/153174797/210592) - Bedroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/153174797/210593) - Bathroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/153174797/210594) - Bedroom
- ![Upstairs Landing](/listings/photos/153174797/210595) - Upstairs Landing
- ![Rear Aspect](/listings/photos/153174797/210596) - Rear Aspect
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/153174797/210597) - Rear Garden
- ![Front Aspect](/listings/photos/153174797/210598) - Front Aspect
- ![Entrance Hallway](/listings/photos/153174797/210599) - Entrance Hallway

## Floorplans

- ![GF.jpg](/listings/photos/153174797/210600) - GF.jpg
- ![FF.jpg](/listings/photos/153174797/210601) - FF.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/153174797/210602) - EE Rating

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 OAK CLOSE, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AD | £305,000 | 07/02/2025 | Detached |
| 8 OAK CLOSE, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AD | £289,995 | 10/03/2023 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 12 OAK CLOSE, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AD | £274,995 | 27/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 ACORN DRIVE, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AS | £295,000 | 23/06/2023 | Detached |
| 10 HOLLY COURT, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AN | £391,995 | 22/12/2022 | Detached |
| 14 HAZEL COURT, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AL | £359,995 | 26/11/2022 | Detached |
| 5 HOLLY COURT, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AN | £282,995 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| 16 ACORN DRIVE, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AS | £249,995 | 14/09/2022 | Detached |
| 12 HOLLY COURT, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AN | £391,995 | 05/08/2022 | Detached |
| 20 PINETREE DRIVE, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AQ | £295,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached |
| 6 HOLLY COURT, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AN | £376,995 | 28/06/2022 | Detached |
| 11 HOLLY COURT, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AN | £284,995 | 27/05/2022 | Detached |
| 3 HOLLY COURT, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AN | £284,995 | 20/05/2022 | Detached |
| 7 EMPEROR WAY, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AP | £388,995 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| 8 EMPEROR WAY, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AP | £284,995 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| 6 EMPEROR WAY, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AP | £479,995 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| 7 HOLLY COURT, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AN | £294,995 | 14/04/2022 | Detached |
| 9 HOLLY COURT, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AN | £379,995 | 25/03/2022 | Detached |
| 6 BLACKTHORN GARDENS, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AJ | £388,995 | 25/03/2022 | Detached |
| 8 HOLLY COURT, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AN | £264,995 | 25/03/2022 | Detached |
| 12 HAZEL COURT, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AL | £388,995 | 25/03/2022 | Detached |
| 4 HOLLY COURT, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AN | £379,995 | 25/03/2022 | Detached |
| 5 BLACKTHORN GARDENS, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AJ | £279,995 | 25/02/2022 | Detached |

**Street average:** £274,995 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £337,296 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £347,688 (16 Detached, NE12, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -13.7%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £698/mo
- **Realistic:** £776/mo
- **Optimistic:** £854/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.26% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £97,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £77,600

*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:** £2,913/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 5.1%
- **10y growth:** 28.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for North East; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 38.4%

## 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)

Front Aspect Kitchen Dining Room Kitchen Living Room Living Room Downstairs Wc Entrance Hallway Entrance Hallway Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bathroom Bedroom Upstairs Landing Rear Aspect Rear Garden Front Aspect Entrance Hallway

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

103 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£305,000 Feb 2025

Price per m²

£2,913/m²

Local average

£347,688 (-13.7%)

Street crime

73 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Three bedroom, detahced family home.
Well maintained throughout.
Low maintinence front and rear gardens with private driveway and single garage.
Within walking distance to local Schools, amenities and transport links.

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Alexander Hudson Estates are pleased to introduce to market this beautifully maintained , three-bedroom, detached family home situated in the popular residential area of Cygnet Park, NE12.

The property briefly comprises of an entrance hallway, downstairs WC, living room and spacious open plan kitchen/ diner. Three bedrooms and a family bathroom occupy the first floor. Externally, the front of the property features a lawned garden with a low maintenance paved driveway which offers off street parking and access to the detached single garage. A sunny low maintenance garden with artificial lawn and patio area is located to the rear.

The property is close to Gosforth, Balliol, and Quorum Business Parks, with the A1 and A19 easily accessible for those commuting further afield. West Moor is also adjacent to Killingworth, home to The Killingworth Centre (anchored by a large Morrison’s supermarket), and the White Swan Centre, which includes a Doctors’ surgery, activity hall, Cafe and Killingworth Library. The Lakeside Centre offers up various leisure facilities including a swimming pool and soft play for children.

Listed by

Newcastle

Alexander Hudson Estates Ltd

Reference: 153174797

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 10/11/2022

Expiry date: 09/11/2032

Current heating cost: £270/year

Potential heating cost: £270/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

GF.jpg

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

Price history

5% since 2023

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	07/02/2025 (1 year ago)	£305,000	+5.2%
Sold	10/03/2023 (3 years ago)	£289,995	—

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
Same street 12 OAK CLOSE, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AD	£274,995	27/10/2023	Semi-detached
15 ACORN DRIVE, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AS	£295,000	23/06/2023	Detached
10 HOLLY COURT, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AN	£391,995	22/12/2022	Detached
14 HAZEL COURT, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AL	£359,995	26/11/2022	Detached
5 HOLLY COURT, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AN	£282,995	28/10/2022	Detached
16 ACORN DRIVE, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AS	£249,995	14/09/2022	Detached
12 HOLLY COURT, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AN	£391,995	05/08/2022	Detached
20 PINETREE DRIVE, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AQ	£295,000	05/08/2022	Detached
6 HOLLY COURT, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AN	£376,995	28/06/2022	Detached
11 HOLLY COURT, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AN	£284,995	27/05/2022	Detached
3 HOLLY COURT, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AN	£284,995	20/05/2022	Detached
7 EMPEROR WAY, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AP	£388,995	29/04/2022	Detached
8 EMPEROR WAY, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AP	£284,995	29/04/2022	Detached
6 EMPEROR WAY, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AP	£479,995	29/04/2022	Detached
7 HOLLY COURT, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AN	£294,995	14/04/2022	Detached
9 HOLLY COURT, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AN	£379,995	25/03/2022	Detached
6 BLACKTHORN GARDENS, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AJ	£388,995	25/03/2022	Detached
8 HOLLY COURT, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AN	£264,995	25/03/2022	Detached
12 HAZEL COURT, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AL	£388,995	25/03/2022	Detached
4 HOLLY COURT, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AN	£379,995	25/03/2022	Detached
5 BLACKTHORN GARDENS, CAMPERDOWN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 5AJ	£279,995	25/02/2022	Detached

Street average: £274,995 (1 sale)

Area average: £337,296 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 5.1%

10y growth 28.7%

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

1y (index) 0.9%

5y (index) 19.9%

10y (index) 38.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for North East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £698/mo

Realistic £776/mo

Optimistic £854/mo

Based on Postcode area NE → North East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Tyneside: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View NE12 5AD

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Killingworth Way	0.2 miles
Shop	Diamond Choice Cars	0.3 miles
Shop	Aldi	0.3 miles
Train station	Benton	2.2 miles
Train station	Four Lane Ends	2.3 miles
Hospital	Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital	2.4 miles
University	Northumbria University Coach Lane Campus	2.7 miles
University	Unknown	2.7 miles
Hospital	Freeman Hospital	2.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	22
Shoplifting	17
Violence and sexual offences	14
Criminal damage and arson	8
Other theft	4
Public order	4
Other crime	2
Burglary	1
Drugs	1
Total incidents	73

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
Burradon Community Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 15 Dec 2011
Grasmere Academy	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 9 Feb 2023
Bailey Green Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Outstanding — 7 Jul 2024
Fordley Primary School	Primary	1.0 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Amberley Primary School	Primary	1.1 miles	Good — 10 Mar 2019

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.26%

Max investor price (0.8%) £97,000

Target investor price (1%) £77,600

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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