# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (NE16 6QL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 2 CRICKET TERRACE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, BURNOPFIELD, COUNTY DURHAM NE16 6QL |
| Price | £145,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 91 m² |
| Last sold | £141,000 Dec 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 16/02/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £1,087/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,675

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- 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/2111-3292-1419-9597-2115)

## Description

this beautifully maintained two-bedroom terraced house offers a perfect blend of modern living and village charm. The highlight of the home is the stunning kitchen/diner space — ideal for entertaining or enjoying family meals. This property is perfect for first-time buyers, small families, or those looking to downsize in a sought-after location.

Comprises; welcoming entrance porch leading into a spacious hallway, a cosy living room featuring an electric fire, and a stunning open-plan kitchen/diner. The kitchen is fitted with a stylish range of wall and base units, complete with an electric oven and hob, integrated fridge and freezer, and plumbing for both a washing machine and dishwasher and access to rear yard.

To the first floor, the property offers two generously sized double bedrooms and a contemporary shower room featuring a walk-in shower cubicle, WC, and wash basin, landing with built in storage cupboard providing loft access to fully boarded loft. 

Externally, the home benefits from a charming front garden with a decking area and gravel section—ideal for relaxing or entertaining outdoors. To the rear, there is a private yard with access to an attached single garage housing boiler, providing additional storage or off-street parking.

We have been advised the boiler was installed 2014. 

Tenure: Freehold 

Located on Cricket Terrace in Burnopfield - accessed via Dene View, Eden Avenue or Lilac Crescent - approximately 150 yards from Front Street (B6310). There are local shops and facilities at either end of Front Street including a Co-Op food store within 0.6 miles, and Burnopfield Primary School is within 0.3 miles. It is also 1.5 miles from Rowlands Gill village and 8 miles from Newcastle, with links to the A692, A694 and further to the A1(M). There are local countryside walks and cycle routes, including the Derwent Valley Red Kite trail, while the National Trust grounds of Gibside are 1.5 miles down the road, and there is the nearby Burnopfield Cricket Club.

MAKING AN OFFER Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain. Under New Money Laundering Regulations we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed.

**IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:**

We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. 

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## Property Photos

- ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/162380351/1349614) - Front Elevation
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/162380351/1349615) - Lounge
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/162380351/1349616) - Dining Room
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/162380351/1349617) - Dining Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/162380351/1349618) - Kitchen
- ![Landing](/listings/photos/162380351/1349619) - Landing
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/162380351/1349620) - Bathroom
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/162380351/1349621) - Garden
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/162380351/1349622) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/162380351/1349623) - Bedroom Two
- ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/162380351/1349624) - Rear Elevation

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/162380351/1349625) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/162380351/1349626) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 CRICKET TERRACE, BURNOPFIELD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, COUNTY DURHAM, NE16 6QL | £141,000 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 2 CRICKET TERRACE, BURNOPFIELD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, COUNTY DURHAM, NE16 6QL | £110,000 | 30/10/2015 | Terraced |
| 2 CRICKET TERRACE, BURNOPFIELD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, COUNTY DURHAM, NE16 6QL | £115,000 | 16/10/2009 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 80 LILAC CRESCENT, BURNOPFIELD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, COUNTY DURHAM, NE16 6QF | £159,500 | 19/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 29 SHEEPHILL, BURNOPFIELD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, COUNTY DURHAM, NE16 6NB | £192,000 | 09/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 14 FRONT STREET, BURNOPFIELD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, COUNTY DURHAM, NE16 6PU | £190,000 | 09/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 8 ROWAN COURT, BURNOPFIELD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, COUNTY DURHAM, NE16 6PJ | £134,000 | 12/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 21 SHEEPHILL, BURNOPFIELD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, COUNTY DURHAM, NE16 6NB | £190,000 | 05/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 16 FRONT STREET, BURNOPFIELD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, COUNTY DURHAM, NE16 6PU | £320,000 | 05/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 17 FRONT STREET, BURNOPFIELD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, COUNTY DURHAM, NE16 6PU | £129,000 | 24/02/2023 | Terraced |
| 14 PARK TERRACE, BURNOPFIELD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, COUNTY DURHAM, NE16 6QD | £128,000 | 01/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 16 PARK VIEW, BURNOPFIELD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, COUNTY DURHAM, NE16 6QE | £137,500 | 05/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 1 DERWENT VIEW, BURNOPFIELD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, COUNTY DURHAM, NE16 6PZ | £235,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 25 LILAC CRESCENT, BURNOPFIELD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, COUNTY DURHAM, NE16 6QF | £129,000 | 01/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 15 PARK VIEW, BURNOPFIELD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, COUNTY DURHAM, NE16 6QE | £80,000 | 12/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 13 DERWENT VIEW, BURNOPFIELD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, COUNTY DURHAM, NE16 6PZ | £211,000 | 15/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 9 DERWENT VIEW, BURNOPFIELD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, COUNTY DURHAM, NE16 6PZ | £120,000 | 15/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 26 PARK TERRACE, BURNOPFIELD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, COUNTY DURHAM, NE16 6QD | £115,000 | 15/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 PARK TERRACE, BURNOPFIELD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, COUNTY DURHAM, NE16 6QD | £130,000 | 01/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 22 ASPEN GROVE, BURNOPFIELD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, COUNTY DURHAM, NE16 6QP | £157,500 | 10/06/2022 | Terraced |
| HOLMSYDE LEAZES VILLAS, BURNOPFIELD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, COUNTY DURHAM, NE16 6HN | £225,000 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 80 LILAC CRESCENT, BURNOPFIELD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, COUNTY DURHAM, NE16 6QF | £145,000 | 01/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 8 EDEN AVENUE, BURNOPFIELD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, COUNTY DURHAM, NE16 6QQ | £127,600 | 08/03/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 8 CRICKET TERRACE, BURNOPFIELD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, COUNTY DURHAM, NE16 6QL | £135,000 | 27/08/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £135,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £162,755 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £166,596 (26 Terraced, NE16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -13%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £574/mo
- **Realistic:** £638/mo
- **Optimistic:** £702/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £424/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.44% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £79,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £63,800

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,593/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -11.4%
- **10y growth:** -9.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 4.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 25.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 48.1%

## 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)
