71 BALMORAL GARDENS
NORTH SHIELDS, TYNE AND WEAR NE29 9BB
Property details
Floor area
70 m²
EPC rating
C
Last sold
£159,950 May 2025
Price per m²
£2,285/m²
Local average
£131,735 (+21.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (24,325 of 33,755)
Street crime
413 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
On the ground floor: private entrance. On the 1st floor: landing, 2 bedrooms, open plan living room / breakfasting kitchen, utility room, bathroom and rear staircase. Externally: rear yard.
This property is situated in a popular residential area in North Shields which offers a wide range of amenities, close to convenient road links including the Coast road which provides easy access to the coast, Newcastle City Centre and the A19. North Shields Fish Quay has an extensive range of cafés and restaurants, Tynemouth Village is also within walking distance as well as and offers a vast range of cafes and restaurants as well as the iconic Tynemouth Priory and award winning Longsands Beach. Within easy walking distance there is Northumberland Park as well as Tynemouth Golf Course, Tynemouth Cricket Club, Percy Park Rugby Club and North Shields Metro station.
ON THE GROUND FLOOR:
PRIVATE FRONT DOOR: small lobby with staircase to first floor.
ON THE FIRST FLOOR:
LANDING: spindle balustrade, access to loft space and radiator.
LOFT SPACE: folding ladder and light.
BEDROOM 1: 17’ 5” x 13’ 1” (5.31m x 3.99m) including uPVC double glazed bay window with venetian blinds, 3 double banked radiators, corniced ceiling and 4 concealed down lighters.
BEDROOM 2: 9’ 2” x 7’ 10” (2.79m x 2.39m), uPVC double glazed window with venetian blind, 3 concealed down lighters and double banked radiator.
OPEN PLAN LIVING ROOM: 21’ 5” x 13’ 7” (6.53m x 4.14m - maximum overall measurements)
LOUNGE AREA: fitted alcove shelving, uPVC double glazed window with venetian blind, upright radiator and 4 concealed down lighters.
KITCHEN AREA: fitted wall & floor units, fitted breakfast bar with 2 stools, tiled floor, integrated ‘Smeg’ slimline dishwasher, stainless steel sink with mixer tap and stainless steel splashback, 5 ring ‘Neff’ gas hob with stainless steel splashback & illuminated extractor hood above, under bench oven, part tiled walls, 3 concealed down lighters, extractor fan and uPVC double glazed window with venetian blinds.
UTILITY ROOM: ‘Velux’ window, tiled floor, fitted shelving, benchtops, fitted floor cupboards, plumbing for washing machine, 2 concealed down lighters, power, light and cupboard housing ‘Worcester’ gas fired combi boiler.
BATHROOM: corner tiled shower cubicle with mixer shower, vanity unit with counter top washbasin and tiled splashback, bath with tiled splashback, upright towel radiator, second upright radiator, tiled floor, 4 concealed down lighters, ‘Velux’ window, uPVC double glazed window, extractor fan, steps down to separate WC with tiled floor, low level WC and uPVC double glazed window.
REAR STAIRS TO YARD: glazed roof lights.
EXTERNALLY:
GARDENS: private front entrance. There is a private rear yard 18ft wide x 16’ 2” long (5.49m x 4.93m), sunny south aspect, walled perimeters, up and over garage door, gate to lane, paved for easy maintenance and brick outdoor storage cupboard. Please note that the ground floor flat does have right of access for bins etc.
TENURE: LEASEHOLD 999 YEARS FROM 1ST DECEMBER 1989 (963 YEARS REMAINING). PEPPERCORN GROUND RENT.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: A
Listed by
WHITLEY BAY
J.G Sawyers & Sons
Reference: 158541746
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 21/02/2025
Expiry date: 20/02/2035
Current heating cost: £750/year
Potential heating cost: £466/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,175
Recommendations
- Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #6192272
Property Details
Street: 71 Balmoral Gardens
Town: NORTH SHIELDS
Postcode: NE29 9BB
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 08/12/2008
Work Completed: 20/11/2008
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
42% since 2010
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 09/05/2025 (1 year ago) | £159,950 | +37.9% |
| Sold | 17/01/2018 (8 years ago) | £116,000 | +3.1% |
| Sold | 23/09/2016 (9 years ago) | £112,500 | -0.4% |
| Sold | 19/07/2010 (16 years ago) | £113,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173 QUEEN ALEXANDRA ROAD, NORTH SHIELDS, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE29 9BE | £163,000 | 17/12/2025 | Flat |
| 16 CLEVELAND AVENUE, NORTH SHIELDS, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE29 0NU | £160,000 | 12/12/2025 | Flat |
| 121 QUEEN ALEXANDRA ROAD, NORTH SHIELDS, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE29 9BD | £158,000 | 05/12/2025 | Flat |
| 33 MILTON TERRACE, NORTH SHIELDS, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE29 0PB | £147,500 | 02/12/2025 | Flat |
| 59 QUEEN ALEXANDRA ROAD, NORTH SHIELDS, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE29 9AS | £141,500 | 26/09/2025 | Flat |
| 18 CROMWELL TERRACE, NORTH SHIELDS, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE29 0PA | £160,000 | 15/08/2025 | Flat |
| 39 MILTON TERRACE, NORTH SHIELDS, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE29 0PB | £154,000 | 18/07/2025 | Flat |
| 149 QUEEN ALEXANDRA ROAD, NORTH SHIELDS, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE29 9BD | £175,000 | 30/06/2025 | Flat |
| 197 QUEEN ALEXANDRA ROAD, NORTH SHIELDS, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE29 9BE | £158,000 | 17/11/2023 | Flat |
| 27 BALMORAL GARDENS, NORTH SHIELDS, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE29 9BA | £119,000 | 17/11/2023 | Flat |
| 199 QUEEN ALEXANDRA ROAD, NORTH SHIELDS, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE29 9BE | £158,000 | 17/11/2023 | Flat |
| 58 CLEVELAND AVENUE, NORTH SHIELDS, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE29 0NU | £90,000 | 09/10/2023 | Flat |
| 72C CLEVELAND ROAD, NORTH SHIELDS, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE29 0NT | £98,000 | 22/09/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 93 BALMORAL GARDENS, NORTH SHIELDS, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE29 9BB | £150,000 | 23/06/2023 | Flat |
| 20 CROMWELL TERRACE, NORTH SHIELDS, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE29 0PA | £125,000 | 10/05/2023 | Flat |
| 146 QUEEN ALEXANDRA ROAD, NORTH SHIELDS, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE29 9AP | £145,500 | 05/04/2023 | Flat |
| 41 CLEVELAND AVENUE, NORTH SHIELDS, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE29 0NU | £160,000 | 20/01/2023 | Flat |
| 6 BALMORAL GARDENS, NORTH SHIELDS, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE29 9BA | £145,000 | 16/12/2022 | Flat |
| 85 QUEEN ALEXANDRA ROAD, NORTH SHIELDS, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE29 9AS | £160,000 | 02/12/2022 | Flat |
| 68 QUEEN ALEXANDRA ROAD, NORTH SHIELDS, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE29 9AR | £162,000 | 17/11/2022 | Flat |
| 78 QUEEN ALEXANDRA ROAD, NORTH SHIELDS, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE29 9AR | £110,000 | 20/10/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 52 BALMORAL GARDENS, NORTH SHIELDS, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE29 9BB | £260,000 | 28/10/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £205,000 (2 sales)
Area average: £144,475 (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): North Tyneside. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for North Tyneside. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → North Tyneside.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Tyneside: £549/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Lifestyle Express | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Rolling Stock | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | TYNE MET ACADEMY CAMPUS | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | WALTON AVENUE-CRESSWELL AVENUE-S/B | 0.1 miles |
| Hospital | Priory Day Hospital | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | North Shields | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Meadow Well | 1.0 miles |
| University | Dove Marine Laboratory | 1.7 miles |
| University | Northumbria University Coach Lane Campus | 4.6 miles |
| Hospital | Sunderland Primary care Trust | 6.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 125 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 |
| Shoplifting | 69 |
| Public order | 33 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 |
| Burglary | 18 |
| Other crime | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Total incidents | 413 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Gardens Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Requires improvement — 15 Feb 2022 |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 23 Jan 2023 |
| King Edward Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 5 Dec 2013 |
| Whitehouse Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Inadequate — 9 Nov 2022 |
| John Spence Community High School | Secondary | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement — 12 Jul 2023 |
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 — 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).