Sold Terraced

61 HIGHRIDGE

CHESTER LE STREET, BIRTLEY, TYNE AND WEAR DH3 1BE

3 beds Listed 28 Nov 2008 (-6443d)

£116,000

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# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (DH3 1BE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 61 HIGHRIDGE, CHESTER LE STREET, BIRTLEY, TYNE AND WEAR DH3 1BE |
| Price | £116,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £118,500 May 2007 |

## Description

**Accommodation Comprises**

**ENTRANCE LOBBY**

Laminate style flooring, radiator.

**LOUNGE** 5.18m (17')  x 2.94m (9'8) measured to chimney breast.

Living flame inset fire with surround. Laminate style flooring, two radiators. Window to front and rear.

**BREAKFASTING KITCHEN** m (')  x 3.96m (13')

With wall and floor units incorporating stainless steel sink and mixer tap. Built in oven, hob and hood. Fridge freezer and under bench dishwasher. Tile effect laminate style flooring, radiator. Window to front. French doors to garden.

**LOBBY**

Stairs to first floor. Window to rear.

**BATHROOM**

Comprises wash basin and wc, tiling to floor and tiled splash back. Window to front.

**REAR BEDROOM** 3.4m (11'2)  x 3.32m (10'11)

Built in cupboard, laminate style flooring, radiator.

**FRONT BEDROOM** 2.58m (8'6)  x 2.43m (8')

Laminate style flooring, radiator. Window to front.

**REAR BEDROOM** 3.45m (11'4)  x 2.72m (8'11)

Laminate style flooring, radiator. Window to rear.

**EXTERIOR**

Garden to front. Rear garden with patio and gravel area. Off road parking.

**The Agent of the North**

Andrew Craig is The Agent of the North and as Chartered Surveyors we can help you with all your Residential and Commercial property needs. Sales, Mortgages, Lettings, Property Management, Auctions, Surveys and Valuations. Call now on 0845 226 1 222

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In accordance with the Property Misdescriptions ACT (1991) we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide to give a broad description of the property. They are not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. We have not carried out a structural survey and the services, appliances and specific fittings have not been tested. All photographs, measurements, floor plans and distances referred to are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of carpets or any other fixtures or fittings. Tenure and boundary information are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your Solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.

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**These details have been prepared in good faith from information taken during our inspection of the property. They have not yet been verified by the seller and should therefore not be relied on in any way and used for general information only.**

## Property Photos

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## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 61 HIGHRIDGE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1BE | £118,500 | 23/05/2007 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 30 DENNISON CRESCENT, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1NN | £108,000 | 18/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 2 EGTON TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1LX | £180,000 | 03/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 3 ESK TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1LT | £225,017 | 11/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 14 MOUNT ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1BB | £125,000 | 04/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 140 MOUNT ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1BL | £140,000 | 19/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 18 WOODBINE TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1AJ | £104,000 | 05/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 20 HIGHRIDGE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1BD | £115,000 | 14/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 30 WOODBINE TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1AJ | £105,000 | 07/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 6 EGTON TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1LX | £240,000 | 02/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 10 HUDDART TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1NE | £124,000 | 29/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 10 HUDDART TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1NE | £117,500 | 30/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 10 MOUNT COURT, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1DA | £75,000 | 26/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 WOODBINE TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1AJ | £100,000 | 22/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 65 MOUNT ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1BJ | £166,000 | 20/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 14 HIGHRIDGE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1BD | £105,000 | 04/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 34 FELLCROSS, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1BH | £94,000 | 12/10/2021 | Terraced |
| 49 FELLCROSS, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1BQ | £130,000 | 17/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 3 PRIMROSE TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1AL | £135,000 | 20/08/2021 | Terraced |
| 19 PRIMROSE TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1AL | £95,000 | 23/07/2021 | Terraced |

**Area average:** £130,711 (19 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £179,618 (26 Terraced, DH3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -35.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £711/mo
- **Realistic:** £790/mo
- **Optimistic:** £869/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/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 Semi-Detached House, Lavers Road, DH3 | £850/mo | 3 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Queen Street, DH3 | £750/mo | 3 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, Birtley, DH3 | £700/mo | 3 | 0.42 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Whernside Close, NE37 | £900/mo | 3 | 1.24 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £800/mo (4 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.69% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £100,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £80,000

*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 £800/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 8.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 12.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £238/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 8.5%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 42.6%
- **10y growth:** 59.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Gateshead; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 7.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 41.9%

## 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

Last sold

£118,500 May 2007

Local average

£179,618 (-35.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (9,907 of 33,755)

Street crime

105 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

IDEAL FAMILY HOME! An improved end terraced house offering accommodation of entrance lobby, lounge, breakfasting kitchen with appliances. To the first floor three bedrooms and bathroom/wc. Warmed by gas central heating and improved with double glazing. Externally gardens to front and rear with off road parking to side. Viewing recommended.
Accommodation Comprises

ENTRANCE LOBBY
Laminate style flooring, radiator.
LOUNGE 5.18m (17') x 2.94m (9'8) measured to chimney breast.
Living flame inset fire with surround. Laminate style flooring, two radiators. Window to front and rear.
BREAKFASTING KITCHEN m (') x 3.96m (13')
With wall and floor units incorporating stainless steel sink and mixer tap. Built in oven, hob and hood. Fridge freezer and under bench dishwasher. Tile effect laminate style flooring, radiator. Window to front. French doors to garden.
LOBBY
Stairs to first floor. Window to rear.
BATHROOM
Comprises wash basin and wc, tiling to floor and tiled splash back. Window to front.
REAR BEDROOM 3.4m (11'2) x 3.32m (10'11)
Built in cupboard, laminate style flooring, radiator.
FRONT BEDROOM 2.58m (8'6) x 2.43m (8')
Laminate style flooring, radiator. Window to front.
REAR BEDROOM 3.45m (11'4) x 2.72m (8'11)
Laminate style flooring, radiator. Window to rear.
EXTERIOR
Garden to front. Rear garden with patio and gravel area. Off road parking.
The Agent of the North
Andrew Craig is The Agent of the North and as Chartered Surveyors we can help you with all your Residential and Commercial property needs. Sales, Mortgages, Lettings, Property Management, Auctions, Surveys and Valuations. Call now on 0845 226 1 222

**
In accordance with the Property Misdescriptions ACT (1991) we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide to give a broad description of the property. They are not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. We have not carried out a structural survey and the services, appliances and specific fittings have not been tested. All photographs, measurements, floor plans and distances referred to are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of carpets or any other fixtures or fittings. Tenure and boundary information are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your Solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.

These details have been prepared in good faith from information taken during our inspection of the property. They have not yet been verified by the seller and should therefore not be relied on in any way and used for general information only.**

Listed by

Birtley

Andrew Craig Residential Sales and Lettings

Reference: 24100193

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	23/05/2007 (19 years ago)	£118,500	—

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
30 DENNISON CRESCENT, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1NN	£108,000	18/11/2025	Terraced
2 EGTON TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1LX	£180,000	03/11/2023	Terraced
3 ESK TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1LT	£225,017	11/08/2023	Terraced
14 MOUNT ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1BB	£125,000	04/08/2023	Terraced
140 MOUNT ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1BL	£140,000	19/12/2022	Terraced
18 WOODBINE TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1AJ	£104,000	05/12/2022	Terraced
20 HIGHRIDGE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1BD	£115,000	14/11/2022	Terraced
30 WOODBINE TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1AJ	£105,000	07/10/2022	Terraced
6 EGTON TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1LX	£240,000	02/09/2022	Terraced
10 HUDDART TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1NE	£124,000	29/07/2022	Terraced
10 HUDDART TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1NE	£117,500	30/06/2022	Terraced
10 MOUNT COURT, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1DA	£75,000	26/05/2022	Terraced
14 WOODBINE TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1AJ	£100,000	22/04/2022	Terraced
65 MOUNT ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1BJ	£166,000	20/12/2021	Terraced
14 HIGHRIDGE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1BD	£105,000	04/11/2021	Terraced
34 FELLCROSS, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1BH	£94,000	12/10/2021	Terraced
49 FELLCROSS, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1BQ	£130,000	17/09/2021	Terraced
3 PRIMROSE TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1AL	£135,000	20/08/2021	Terraced
19 PRIMROSE TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1AL	£95,000	23/07/2021	Terraced

Area average: £130,711 (19 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 42.6%

10y growth 59.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Gateshead. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 7.5%

5y (index) 19.9%

10y (index) 41.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £711/mo

Realistic £790/mo

Optimistic £869/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Gateshead.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Durham: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Shop	Sophie's Store	0.3 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.3 miles
Train station	Chester-le-Street	3.2 miles
Train station	Heworth	3.6 miles
Hospital	Sunderland Primary care Trust	5.4 miles
University	Newcastle University	5.7 miles
University	Campus for Ageing and Vitality	6.1 miles
Hospital	University Hospital of North Durham	7.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	27
Anti-social behaviour	24
Criminal damage and arson	18
Burglary	8
Other crime	6
Vehicle crime	6
Public order	5
Shoplifting	4
Other theft	3
Robbery	3
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	105

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 Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 8 Jun 2015
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 24 Mar 2024
Birtley East Community Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 24 Jul 2015
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley	Primary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 10 May 2013
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy	Secondary	0.5 miles	Good — 18 Jan 2023

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 Semi-Detached House, Lavers Road, DH3	£850/mo	3	0.25 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Queen Street, DH3	£750/mo	3	0.39 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Flat, Birtley, DH3	£700/mo	3	0.42 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Whernside Close, NE37	£900/mo	3	1.24 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £800/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.69%

Max investor price (0.8%) £100,000

Target investor price (1%) £80,000

Gross yield 8.3%

Cost-to-rent ratio 12.1×

Monthly cashflow £238/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 8.5%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).