23 ROBSON DRIVE
HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND NE46 2HZ
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
138 m²
Council tax band
E
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1983-1990
Last sold
£386,000 Jan 2026
Price per m²
£2,717/m²
Local average
£631,375 (-40.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (26,740 of 33,755)
Street crime
54 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Detached Family Home
- Five/Four Bedrooms
- Conservatory
- Internal Lift
- En-Suite
- Large Private Plot
- Juliet Balcony
- Tenure: Freehold
- Energy Rating: C
- Council Tax: E
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
In need of modernisation, this spacious and versatile detached family home occupies arguably the largest plot on the entire development.
In recent years the property has been adapted for wheelchair use with ramped access, wide doorways, wet rooms and internal lift operating between the three floors.
The guide price reflects work required to the property, ideal for someone with vision who can see the potential this dwelling offers.
Extended to the rear with gas central heating attached garage and wide driveway.
Offering various living/sleeping permutations, the current layout comprises entrance hall with staircase to both upper and lower levels, this entrance level offers two rooms, which would typically be bedrooms four and five or study spaces.
The lower level comprises: inner hallway; guest cloakroom; generous sized lounge with double doors though to the conservatory which has a pitched roof, twin French doors to garden and exposed brickwork; dining room with twin French doors to garden; and breakfasting kitchen.
The upper level comprises: landing; master bedroom with built-in wardrobes and Juliet style balcony with sliding door and en-suite shower room; bedroom two; bedroom three and main family bathroom. Both bathrooms are partial wet rooms.
The remarkably large rear garden adjoins woodland and therefore offers a high degree of privacy.
Offered with no onward chain, this property offers spacious private living in a desirable area.
INTERNAL DIMENSIONS
Lounge: 17’10 x 12’9 reducing to 11’3 (5.44m x 3.43m)
Dining Room: 9’6 x 9’4 (2.90m x 2.84m)
Breakfasting Kitchen: 17’10 x 9’1 max (5.44m x 2.77m)
Conservatory: 12’4 x 11’6 (3.76m x 3.51m)
Bedroom One: 12’11 x 10’6 max (3.94m x 3.20m)
Bedroom Two: 13’6 x 9’4 (4.11m x 2.84m)
Bedroom Three: 8’2 x 11’3 (2.49m x 3.43m)
Bedroom Four: 10’6 x 9’1 into bay (3.20m x 2.77m)
Bedroom Five/Study: 9’5 x 7’6 (2.87m x 2.29m)
PRIMARY SERVICES SUPPLY
Electricity: Mains assumed
Water: Mains assumed
Sewerage: Mains assumed
Heating: Gas assumed
Broadband: Fibre to cabinet assumed
Mobile Signal Coverage Blackspot: No assumed
Parking: Garage/Driveway
MINING
The North East region is famous for its rich mining heritage and therefore it will be beneficial to conduct a mining search. Confirmation should be sought from a conveyancer as to its effect on the property, if any.
ACCESSIBILITY
This property has accessibility adaptations:
• Two partial wet rooms
• Lift access to all floors
• Wide Doorways
• Ramped access
TENURE
Freehold – It is understood that this property is freehold, but should you decide to proceed with the purchase of this property, the Tenure must be verified by your Legal Adviser
COUNCIL TAX BAND: E
EPC RATING: C
Listed by
Hexham
Rook Matthews Sayer - Connells
Reference: 167625920
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 26/09/2025
Expiry date: 25/09/2035
Current heating cost: £1,547/year
Potential heating cost: £1,330/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,935
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Draughtproof single-glazed windows (£150 - £250)
- Upgrade heating controls (£220 - £250)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 09/01/2026 (5 months ago) | £386,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 COLLINGWOOD DRIVE, HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE46 2JA | £555,000 | 05/12/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 7 ROBSON DRIVE, HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE46 2HZ | £450,000 | 04/12/2025 | Detached |
| 18 COLLINGWOOD DRIVE, HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE46 2JA | £435,000 | 05/09/2025 | Detached |
| 7 COLLINGWOOD DRIVE, HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE46 2JA | £365,000 | 06/12/2023 | Detached |
| 1 COLLINGWOOD DRIVE, HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE46 2JA | £293,000 | 28/11/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 10 ROBSON DRIVE, HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE46 2HZ | £475,000 | 14/07/2023 | Detached |
| 2 MILBURN CLOSE, HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE46 2NY | £385,000 | 28/04/2023 | Detached |
| 9 SCOTT CLOSE, HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE46 2QB | £420,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| 5 COULSON CLOSE, HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE46 2PR | £420,000 | 04/10/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 4 ROBSON DRIVE, HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE46 2HZ | £450,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached |
| 3 CHARLTON CLOSE, HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE46 2QF | £355,000 | 18/07/2022 | Detached |
| GREENWAY CAUSEY HILL, HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE46 2JF | £680,000 | 07/07/2022 | Detached |
| 26 COLLINGWOOD DRIVE, HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE46 2JA | £360,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached |
| 8 LANSDOWNE COURT, HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE46 2LP | £280,000 | 10/03/2022 | Detached |
| 16 RIDLEY CLOSE, HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE46 2HY | £410,000 | 07/03/2022 | Detached |
| 44 COLLINGWOOD DRIVE, HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE46 2JA | £416,000 | 18/01/2022 | Detached |
| 6 RIDLEY CLOSE, HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE46 2HY | £328,000 | 18/01/2022 | Detached |
| 7 LANSDOWNE COURT, HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE46 2LP | £400,000 | 13/12/2021 | Detached |
| 1 NURSERY GRANGE, HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE46 2BY | £355,000 | 09/12/2021 | Detached |
| 8 INTAKE WAY, HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE46 1RU | £750,000 | 08/12/2021 | Detached |
| 43 COLLINGWOOD DRIVE, HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE46 2JA | £380,000 | 26/10/2021 | Detached |
| 2 PERCY CLOSE, HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE46 2JD | £400,000 | 31/08/2021 | Detached |
| 16 COLLINGWOOD DRIVE, HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE46 2JA | £380,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £458,333 (3 sales)
Area average: £418,350 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Northumberland. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Northumberland. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Northumberland.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Tyneside: £922/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Jennifer's | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Tyneside Gallery | 0.6 miles |
| Bus stop | Hexham, Police Station | 0.6 miles |
| Bus stop | Unknown | 0.6 miles |
| Hospital | Hexham General Hospital | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Hexham | 1.1 miles |
| Train station | Corbridge | 3.7 miles |
| Hospital | Ferndene - Children and Young Peoples Inpatient Service | 10.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 54 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 2 Mar 2015 |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 27 Sep 2023 |
| Queen Elizabeth High School | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Good — 12 Jun 2024 |
| Hexham Middle School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 18 Jul 2016 |
| The Sele First School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 21 Sep 2022 |
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- 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).