# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (DH3 1BE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 81 HIGHRIDGE, CHESTER LE STREET, BIRTLEY, TYNE AND WEAR DH3 1BE |
| Price | £89,950 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 75 m² |
| Last sold | £92,000 Jun 2017 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 30/06/2021 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £601/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £23,400

### Recommendations
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£1,500 - £3,500)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£11,000 - £20,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8003-1198-0829-1306-9393)

## Description

HIGHRIDGE, BIRTLEY.................This semi detached house is ideal for first time buyers/investors alike. Offering accommodation of Entrance porch leading to entrance hallway, lounge with living flame inset coal effect fire and surround and breakfasting kitchen fitted with a modern range of wall and floor units incorporating work tops. To the first floor there are three bedrooms (two with built in cupboards) and bathroom/wc. Warmed by gas central heating with the added benefit of double glazing. Externally there is a lawn garden to the front enclosed with borders and a rear garden enclosed with patio area, laid to lawn with raised decking. Viewing recommended. 

**ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES** 

**GROUND FLOOR - ENTRANCE PORCH** 

Leading to:

**ENTRANCE HALLWAY** 

**LOUNGE** 4.78m (15'8)  x 3.33m (10'11) 

With living flame inset coal effect fire and surround, two radiators and windows to both the front and rear elevations.

**BREAKFASTING KITCHEN** 5m (16'5)  x 3.45m (11'4) 

Fitted with a modern range of wall and floor units incorporating work tops, inset stainless steel one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap over, built in oven and hob with hood over, tiled splash backs, laminate tiled effect flooring, radiator and windows to both the front and rear elevations.

**REAR ENTRANCE LOBBY** 

With stairs leading to first floor.

**FIRST FLOOR LANDING** 

With radiator and window to the front elevation.

**FRONT BEDROOM/STUDY** 2.05m (6'9)  x 1.94m (6'4) 

With radiator and window to the front elevation.

**REAR BEDROOM** 3.45m (11'4)  x 3.01m (9'11) 

With built in storage cupboard, radiator and window to the rear elevation.

**REAR BEDROOM** 3.32m (10'11)  x 2.76m (9'1) 

With built in storage cupboard, radiator and window to the rear elevation.

**BATHROOM** 

Suite comprising of panelled bath with shower over and fold in screen, low level w.c., pedestal hand wash basin, tiling to walls, radiator and window to the front elevation.

**EXTERIOR** 

Externally there is a lawn garden to the front enclosed with borders and a rear garden enclosed with patio area, laid to lawn with raised decking.

**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,  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.**

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## Property Photos

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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #10550910
- **Address:** 81 Highridge, Birtley, DH3 1BE
- **Certificate Issued:** 29/09/2014
- **Work Completed:** 08/09/2014
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #8852328
- **Address:** 81 Highridge, Birtley, DH3 1BE
- **Certificate Issued:** 14/05/2012
- **Work Completed:** 19/03/2012
- **Items:** 10 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 81 HIGHRIDGE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1BE | £92,000 | 23/06/2017 | Semi-detached |
| 81 HIGHRIDGE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1BE | £58,500 | 28/06/2002 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 40 ASPEN CLOSE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1FE | £246,500 | 12/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 11 SYCAMORE CRESCENT, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1FA | £77,000 | 29/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 43 DENNISON CRESCENT, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1NN | £82,450 | 27/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 SYCAMORE CRESCENT, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1FA | £230,000 | 10/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 21 GILLILAND CRESCENT, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1NJ | £129,000 | 28/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 22 SANDERS GARDENS, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1NB | £61,000 | 29/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 12 SYCAMORE CRESCENT, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1FA | £220,000 | 20/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 35 HIGHRIDGE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1BE | £120,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 SYCAMORE CRESCENT, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1FA | £252,000 | 25/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 18 WILSON AVENUE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1NU | £104,000 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 41 HIGHRIDGE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1BE | £100,000 | 26/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 32 ASPEN CLOSE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1FE | £270,000 | 11/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 ASPEN CLOSE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1FE | £233,721 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 14 BROADLEAF WALK, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1FB | £215,000 | 17/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £167,191 (14 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £205,796 (36 Semi-detached, DH3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -56.3%

## 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, Whernside Close, NE37 | £900/mo | 3 | 1.24 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £900/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £112,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £90,000

*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 £900/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 12%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 8.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £431/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 19.8%

*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:** £1,199/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 20.8%
- **10y growth:** 24.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Gateshead; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 8.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 21.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 42.7%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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