Sold STC Flat

68 CANDLISH STREET

SOUTH SHIELDS, TYNE AND WEAR NE33 3JP

2 beds 732 sq ft Listed 30 Sep 2016 (-3593d)

£75,000

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# 2 bedroom flat for sale (NE33 3JP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 68 CANDLISH STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, TYNE AND WEAR NE33 3JP |
| Price | £75,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 68 m² |
| Last sold | £75,000 Nov 2017 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 31/10/2026

### Recommendations
- Q (14,000)
- W1 (1,200)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8006-7029-4949-1889-0902)

## Description

**No Chain

Completely Refurbished

Fantastic Presentation

A Great Location

Private Rear Yard

Viewings Advised

**Ground Floor**   x .

**Porch**   x .  UPVC double glazed door. Double glazed uPVC window facing the front. Carpeted flooring, dado rail.

**Entrance Hall**   x .  Radiator, carpeted flooring, dado rail.

**Lounge**  12' x 15'1" (3.66m x 4.6m).  UPVC double glazed door, opening onto the yard. Double glazed uPVC window facing the rear. Radiator and feature fireplace with an electric fire, carpeted flooring, original coving.

**Kitchen**  5' x 13'1" (1.52m x 3.99m).  Open Plan; Double glazed uPVC window facing the side. Radiator. Roll top work surface, fitted wall and base units with under lights, stainless steel single sink, electric oven, gas hob, overhead extractor, space for washing machine, fridge/freezer.

**Bedroom One**  13' x 12'1" (3.96m x 3.68m).  Double glazed uPVC bay window facing the front. Radiator, carpeted flooring, dado rail, ceiling rose, original coving.

**Bedroom Two**  7'1" x 12' (2.16m x 3.66m).  Double glazed uPVC window facing the rear. Radiator, carpeted flooring.

**Bathroom**   x .  Double glazed uPVC window facing the side. Heated towel rail, spotlights. Low level WC, double enclosure shower, wall-mounted sink with mixer tap, extractor fan.

**External**   x .  A private rear yard.

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/44650953/1627732) - Front
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/44650953/1627733) - Lounge
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/44650953/1627736) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/44650953/1627737) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/44650953/1627738) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/44650953/1627739) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/44650953/1627740) - Bathroom
- ![Rear Yard](/listings/photos/44650953/1627741) - Rear Yard
- ![EPC](/listings/photos/44650953/1627744) - EPC

## Floorplans

- ![CWQuickSketch.jpg](/listings/photos/44650953/1627746) - CWQuickSketch.jpg

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 68 CANDLISH STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3JP | £75,000 | 24/11/2017 | Flat |
| 68 CANDLISH STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3JP | £105,000 | 09/02/2015 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 53 WHARTON STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3JX | £45,000 | 28/11/2025 | Flat |
| 81 WHARTON STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3JX | £87,500 | 29/10/2025 | Flat |
| 19 HYDE STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3LR | £75,000 | 08/09/2025 | Flat |
| 30 MOZART STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3LE | £66,000 | 25/02/2025 | Flat |
| 129 WHARTON STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3JZ | £47,000 | 22/01/2025 | Flat |
| 5 ROSA STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3LN | £76,000 | 11/08/2023 | Flat |
| 32 LYNDHURST STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 2TA | £70,000 | 14/07/2023 | Flat |
| 102 WHARTON STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3JZ | £55,000 | 15/05/2023 | Flat |
| 57 HYDE STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3LL | £57,000 | 15/12/2022 | Flat |
| 22 BEETHOVEN STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3LJ | £92,500 | 24/11/2022 | Flat |
| 119 WHARTON STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3JZ | £77,000 | 21/10/2022 | Flat |
| 107 WHARTON STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3JZ | £68,000 | 30/09/2022 | Flat |
| 107 SPOHR TERRACE, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3LQ | £74,500 | 29/09/2022 | Flat |
| 30 MOZART STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3LE | £63,500 | 23/09/2022 | Flat |
| 12 BEETHOVEN STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3LJ | £73,500 | 20/09/2022 | Flat |
| 10 ROSA STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3LN | £72,500 | 09/09/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 65 CANDLISH STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3JP | £44,000 | 02/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 GRAHAM STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3JR | £70,000 | 15/07/2022 | Flat |
| 23 HYDE STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3LR | £52,000 | 19/05/2022 | Flat |
| 43 WHARTON STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3JX | £80,000 | 06/05/2022 | Flat |
| 41 SALISBURY STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 2SZ | £80,100 | 25/03/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 92 CANDLISH STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3JP | £68,000 | 17/12/2021 | Other |

**Street average:** £56,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £69,105 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £87,785 (38 Flat, NE33, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -14.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £658/mo
- **Realistic:** £731/mo
- **Optimistic:** £804/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £549/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.97% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £91,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £73,100

*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:** £1,103/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 0.9%
- **10y growth:** 21.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for South Tyneside; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -2.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 6.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 20.2%

## 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)

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Property details

Floor area

68 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£75,000 Nov 2017

Price per m²

£1,103/m²

Local average

£87,785 (-14.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (6,463 of 33,755)

Street crime

447 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

Phenomenally presented this completely refurbished two bedroom ground floor flat to be sold with no chain.Located on the popular Candlish Street means you are a short distance from South Shields town centre, a wealth of local amenities, transport links and South Shields breathtaking coastline and beaches.This property has been completely refurbished throughout keeping its original features as well as boasting beautiful wooden doors and brand new carpets. Once you arrive at the property you will discover a welcoming entrance porch and hall that give access to a lounge and a very modern open plan kitchen. You will also gain access to two spacious bedrooms and a very stylish bathroom WC. Externally you will find a private yard to the rear. Viewings for this property are highly recommended please call 0191 4552475 to arrange.

No Chain
Completely Refurbished
Fantastic Presentation
A Great Location
Private Rear Yard
Viewings Advised

Ground Floor x .

Porch x . UPVC double glazed door. Double glazed uPVC window facing the front. Carpeted flooring, dado rail.

Entrance Hall x . Radiator, carpeted flooring, dado rail.

Lounge 12' x 15'1" (3.66m x 4.6m). UPVC double glazed door, opening onto the yard. Double glazed uPVC window facing the rear. Radiator and feature fireplace with an electric fire, carpeted flooring, original coving.

Kitchen 5' x 13'1" (1.52m x 3.99m). Open Plan; Double glazed uPVC window facing the side. Radiator. Roll top work surface, fitted wall and base units with under lights, stainless steel single sink, electric oven, gas hob, overhead extractor, space for washing machine, fridge/freezer.

Bedroom One 13' x 12'1" (3.96m x 3.68m). Double glazed uPVC bay window facing the front. Radiator, carpeted flooring, dado rail, ceiling rose, original coving.

Bedroom Two 7'1" x 12' (2.16m x 3.66m). Double glazed uPVC window facing the rear. Radiator, carpeted flooring.

Bathroom x . Double glazed uPVC window facing the side. Heated towel rail, spotlights. Low level WC, double enclosure shower, wall-mounted sink with mixer tap, extractor fan.

External x . A private rear yard.

Listed by

South Shields

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 44650953

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 01/11/2016

Expiry date: 31/10/2026

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (1,200)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

CWQuickSketch.jpg

Price history

-29% since 2015

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	24/11/2017 (8 years ago)	£75,000	-28.6%
Sold	09/02/2015 (11 years ago)	£105,000	—

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
53 WHARTON STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3JX	£45,000	28/11/2025	Flat
81 WHARTON STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3JX	£87,500	29/10/2025	Flat
19 HYDE STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3LR	£75,000	08/09/2025	Flat
30 MOZART STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3LE	£66,000	25/02/2025	Flat
129 WHARTON STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3JZ	£47,000	22/01/2025	Flat
5 ROSA STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3LN	£76,000	11/08/2023	Flat
32 LYNDHURST STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 2TA	£70,000	14/07/2023	Flat
102 WHARTON STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3JZ	£55,000	15/05/2023	Flat
57 HYDE STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3LL	£57,000	15/12/2022	Flat
22 BEETHOVEN STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3LJ	£92,500	24/11/2022	Flat
119 WHARTON STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3JZ	£77,000	21/10/2022	Flat
107 WHARTON STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3JZ	£68,000	30/09/2022	Flat
107 SPOHR TERRACE, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3LQ	£74,500	29/09/2022	Flat
30 MOZART STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3LE	£63,500	23/09/2022	Flat
12 BEETHOVEN STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3LJ	£73,500	20/09/2022	Flat
10 ROSA STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3LN	£72,500	09/09/2022	Flat
Same street 65 CANDLISH STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3JP	£44,000	02/09/2022	Terraced
2 GRAHAM STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3JR	£70,000	15/07/2022	Flat
23 HYDE STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3LR	£52,000	19/05/2022	Flat
43 WHARTON STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3JX	£80,000	06/05/2022	Flat
41 SALISBURY STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 2SZ	£80,100	25/03/2022	Flat
Same street 92 CANDLISH STREET, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 3JP	£68,000	17/12/2021	Other

Street average: £56,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £69,105 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 0.9%

10y growth 21.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): South Tyneside. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -2.6%

5y (index) 6.3%

10y (index) 20.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for South Tyneside. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £658/mo

Realistic £731/mo

Optimistic £804/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → South Tyneside.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Tyneside: £549/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View NE33 3JP

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Fenwicks Hair & Beauty Salon	0.1 miles
Shop	Sparks Hair Stylist	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Westoe Road - Erskine Road	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Westoe Road - Hyde Street	0.1 miles
Train station	South Shields	0.4 miles
Train station	Chichester	0.5 miles
Hospital	Priory Day Hospital	1.7 miles
University	Dove Marine Laboratory	2.9 miles
Hospital	Sunderland Primary care Trust	4.7 miles
University	Northumbria University Coach Lane Campus	5.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	118
Violence and sexual offences	115
Shoplifting	106
Criminal damage and arson	23
Public order	20
Vehicle crime	13
Burglary	12
Other theft	11
Other crime	10
Drugs	6
Possession of weapons	5
Theft from the person	5
Robbery	2
Bicycle theft	1
Total incidents	447

Within 1 mile during May 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
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields	Primary	0.2 miles	Outstanding — 2 Jul 2024
Marine Park Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 14 Apr 2017
Westoe Crown Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 28 Jan 2014
Laygate Community School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 21 Nov 2012
Tyne Coast College	Other	0.6 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.97%

Max investor price (0.8%) £91,375

Target investor price (1%) £73,100

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).