# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (NE62 5LY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 13 SHEEPWASH BANK, CHOPPINGTON, GUIDE POST, NORTHUMBERLAND NE62 5LY | | Price | £95,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Last sold | £90,000 Jun 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 11/06/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,408/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £23,900 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - D (£80 - £120) - G (£350 - £450) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - O (£3,300 - £6,500) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/4535-7626-7500-0842-1296) ## Description ***STONE FRONTED TOWN HOUSE - TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS - SET OVER THREE FLOORS - ORIGINAL FEATURES - QUIRKY PROPERTY - POTENTIAL TO DEVELOP/EXTEND - OFF STREET PARKING - NO CHAIN - VIEW NOW*** If you are looking for something a little bit different, quirky with a bit of character and the potential to renovate - this could be the property for you! This two bedroom stone fronted three storey town house 'Zambesi House' is situated on Sheepwash Bank in Guide Post, Choppington. A popular location with local schools, shops and travel links close by and just a short stroll to the Wansbeck Riverside. A charming house oozing with potential and charm which is warmed via gas central heating (combi boiler) has recently had a new roof and has partial double glazing. Sold with no upper chain early viewings are essential. Briefly comprising; entrance porch, lounge and kitchen to the first floor, utility room and bathroom to the ground floor and two double bedrooms to the second floor. Externally to the front a small walled garden with gated access and to the rear an enclosed yard area with double gates opening for off street parking. To arrange your viewing please contact our Ashington Team Council Tax Band: A Tenure: Freehold ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470069) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470070) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470071) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470072) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470073) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470075) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470076) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470077) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470079) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470080) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470081) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470082) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470083) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470084) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470085) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470086) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470087) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470088) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470089) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470090) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470091) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470092) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470093) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470094) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470095) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470096) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171204941/2470097) ## Floorplans - ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/171204941/2470098) - Floor Plan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/171204941/2470099) - EPC ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 13 SHEEPWASH BANK, GUIDE POST, CHOPPINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE62 5LY | £90,000 | 02/06/2026 | Terraced | ## 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] 19 SHEEPWASH BANK, GUIDE POST, CHOPPINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE62 5LY | £221,000 | 01/07/2025 | Semi-detached | | 47 CLEASWELL HILL, CHOPPINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE62 5DZ | £122,000 | 28/04/2023 | Terraced | | 8 OLYMPIA AVENUE, CHOPPINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE62 5DS | £70,500 | 10/02/2023 | Terraced | | 64 CLEASWELL HILL, CHOPPINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE62 5DZ | £110,000 | 23/12/2022 | Terraced | | 49 CLEASWELL HILL, CHOPPINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE62 5DZ | £134,000 | 29/07/2022 | Terraced | | 6 LINDISFARNE WALK, GUIDEPOST, CHOPPINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE62 5LS | £86,000 | 29/07/2022 | Terraced | | 3 THE SYCAMORES, GUIDEPOST, CHOPPINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE62 5LW | £70,000 | 19/07/2022 | Terraced | | 59 CLEASWELL HILL, CHOPPINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE62 5DY | £125,500 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced | | 27 SCHOOL AVENUE, CHOPPINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE62 5DN | £90,000 | 21/03/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 23 SHEEPWASH BANK, GUIDE POST, CHOPPINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE62 5LY | £165,000 | 04/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 28 CLEASWELL HILL, CHOPPINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE62 5DP | £126,000 | 04/02/2022 | Terraced | | 11 THE SYCAMORES, GUIDEPOST, CHOPPINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE62 5LW | £70,000 | 03/12/2021 | Terraced | | 53 CLEASWELL HILL, CHOPPINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE62 5DZ | £122,500 | 15/11/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £193,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £102,409 (11 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £111,063 (8 Terraced, NE62, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -14.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Northumberland). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £626/mo - **Realistic:** £695/mo - **Optimistic:** £765/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Northumberland (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £424/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Flat, Ford Park, NE62 | £500/mo | 2 | 1.08 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Harrington Gardens, NE62 | £650/mo | 2 | 1.09 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £575/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.61% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £71,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £57,500 *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 £575/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 13.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £118/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5.2% *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:** £880/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 5.4% - **10y growth:** 30.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Northumberland; Terraced series; as of July 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 7.8% - **5y growth (index):** 24.5% - **10y growth (index):** 48.1% ## 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)