# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (NE5 1EX) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 19 SNOWDROP DRIVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR NE5 1EX | | Price | £315,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £320,000 Oct 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 15/06/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £500/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/2500-1860-0532-7099-3673) ## Description This impressive modern detached family home is beautifully presented and offers a superb standard of living in a highly sought-after location. Boasting a contemporary design with spacious and versatile interiors, this home is ideal for families seeking comfort, style, and convenience. Upon entering, you are welcomed by an inviting hallway that sets the tone for the rest of the property. A convenient guest WC is located off the hallway, perfect for visitors. The lovely lounge is generously proportioned, providing a relaxing setting for family gatherings or quiet evenings, with tasteful décor and a modern finish. At the heart of the home lies a stunning kitchen, fitted with a fabulous range of units and built in cooking appliances. This space seamlessly flows into a dedicated dining area, creating a sociable and functional environment for everyday meals or entertaining. Patio doors open from the dining area directly onto the rear garden, bringing the outside in and making this a perfect setting for al fresco dining in the warmer months. The first floor continues to impress, with a luxurious master bedroom featuring a stylish and well-appointed en-suite shower room. Two further good-sized bedrooms offer excellent accommodation for children, guests, or even a home office if required. A beautifully presented family bathroom completes the upper floor, showcasing modern fittings and a calm, relaxing ambience. Externally, the property enjoys lawned gardens to both the front and rear, offering space for play, gardening, or simply enjoying the outdoors. A garage and driveway provide off-street parking, adding to the overall practicality of this delightful home. Ideally positioned, the property is conveniently located for access to a wide range of local amenities, schools and transport links and services. This truly exceptional home offers modern family living at its best – early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate all it has to offer. ## Property Photos - ![External](/listings/photos/161668862/186404) - External - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/161668862/186405) - Kitchen - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/161668862/186406) - Lounge - ![Garden](/listings/photos/161668862/186407) - Garden - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/161668862/186408) - Hallway - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/161668862/186409) - Hallway - ![Guest Wc](/listings/photos/161668862/186410) - Guest Wc - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/161668862/186411) - Lounge - ![Dining Kitchen](/listings/photos/161668862/186412) - Dining Kitchen - ![Dining Kitchen](/listings/photos/161668862/186413) - Dining Kitchen - ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/161668862/186414) - Dining Area - ![Staircase](/listings/photos/161668862/186415) - Staircase - ![Landing](/listings/photos/161668862/186416) - Landing - ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/161668862/186417) - Master Bedroom - ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/161668862/186418) - Master Bedroom - ![En-Suite](/listings/photos/161668862/186419) - En-Suite - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/161668862/186420) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/161668862/186421) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/161668862/186422) - Bedroom Three - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/161668862/186423) - Bathroom - ![Garden](/listings/photos/161668862/186424) - Garden - ![Driveway & Garage](/listings/photos/161668862/186425) - Driveway & Garage - ![External](/listings/photos/161668862/186426) - External - ![External](/listings/photos/161668862/186427) - External - ![Outlook](/listings/photos/161668862/186428) - Outlook - ![Outlook](/listings/photos/161668862/186429) - Outlook ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/161668862/186430) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 19 SNOWDROP DRIVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1EX | £320,000 | 03/10/2025 | 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] 17 SNOWDROP DRIVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1EX | £340,000 | 26/09/2025 | Detached | | 37 BURNVIEW COURT, CALLERTON, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1PF | £280,000 | 15/12/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 12 SNOWDROP DRIVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1EX | £338,995 | 29/09/2023 | Detached | | 51 BALSAM WAY, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1DF | £349,995 | 30/06/2023 | Detached | | 49 BALSAM WAY, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1DF | £269,995 | 31/01/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 8 SNOWDROP DRIVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1EX | £329,995 | 27/01/2023 | Detached | | 39 BALSAM WAY, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1DF | £356,995 | 22/12/2022 | Detached | | 31 BALSAM WAY, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1DF | £262,995 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | 7 BALSAM WAY, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1DF | £319,995 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | 15 BALSAM WAY, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1DF | £358,995 | 26/08/2022 | Detached | | 12 LILY PLACE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1ES | £329,995 | 22/07/2022 | Detached | | 17 BALSAM WAY, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1DF | £274,995 | 22/07/2022 | Detached | | 11 LILY PLACE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1ES | £343,995 | 15/07/2022 | Detached | | 10 LILY PLACE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1ES | £302,995 | 08/07/2022 | Detached | | 7 LILY PLACE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1ES | £274,995 | 08/07/2022 | Detached | | 9 LILY PLACE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1ES | £299,995 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | 6 LILY PLACE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1ES | £272,995 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | 1 BALSAM WAY, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1DF | £349,995 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | 5 LILY PLACE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1ES | £332,996 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | 11 BALSAM WAY, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1DF | £254,995 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | 8 LILY PLACE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1ES | £272,995 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | 4 LILY PLACE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1ES | £339,995 | 23/06/2022 | Detached | | 3 LILY PLACE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1ES | £305,995 | 27/05/2022 | Detached | **Street average:** £336,330 (3 sales) **Area average:** £307,795 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £330,676 (39 Detached, NE5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -4.7% ## 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 Northumberland (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £529/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Bungalow, Thornbury Close, NE3 | £1,295/mo | 3 | 1.16 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,295/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.41% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £161,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £129,500 *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 £1,295/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 20.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-100/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.3% *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:** £3,539/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 21% - **10y growth:** 55.9% ## 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)