Sold STC Terraced

73 HIGHRIDGE

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

3 beds 893 sq ft Listed 19 Dec 2018 (-2770d)

£120,000

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Property details

Floor area

83 m²

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£118,000 May 2019

Price per m²

£1,446/m²

Local average

£179,618 (-33.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (9,907 of 33,755)

Street crime

105 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Outstanding End of Terrace
  • Cul-de-Sac Location
  • Immaculately Presented
  • Breakfasting Kitchen
  • Driveway Parking
  • Gardens Front & Rear
  • Viewing Essential
  • Quote: ID 353309

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

An outstanding end terrace house occupying a cul-de-sac location which will sure to impress an array of buyers. This turn key property offers spacious accommodation of entrance porch with modern cloaks/wc leading to inner lobby, an immaculate lounge with French doors, breakfasting/kitchen again with French doors to decked seating area. To the first floor there are three bedrooms and a re-fitted modern shower room. Externally there is double driveway parking with lawn area and to the rear, an enclosed garden with seating area. The property is heated by gas combi central heating, benefits from double glazing and a generous loft area providing ideal storage. Well located within Birtley for all local amenities, supermarkets and schools with the A1m being on the doorstep for commuting further afield. Early viewing a must!
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance porch with modern cloaks/wc and leading to an inner lobby.
LOUNGE 5.19m (17'0) x 3.42m (11'3)
Immaculately presented room which has a feature fireplace, coving to ceiling, radiator and window to the front elevation and French doors leading out to the rear garden.
BREAKFASTNG KITCHEN 5.18m (17') x 3.27m (10'9)
Spacious room fitted with an extensive range of wall and floor units incorporating worktops. Built in eye level double oven with electric hob and canopy over, inset sink with mixer tap. Laminate style flooring, radiator. Feature paper to one wall and French doors opening out to a seating area.
REAR HALLWAY
With stairs up to first floor.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Window to front elevation.
BEDROOM ONE 3.3m (10'10) x 2.92m (9'7)
Double bedroom with radiator and window to the rear.
BEDROOM TWO 3.44m (11'3) x 2.69m (8'10)
Double bedroom with radiator and window to rear.
BEDROOM THREE 2.57m (8'5) x 2.39m (7'10)
Single bedroom with radiator and window to front.
SHOWER ROOM
A re-fitted modern suite comprising walk in double shower, wash hand basin with vanity unit and mixer tap and a back to wall wc. Feature tiling to walls, chrome style ladder radiator and window to front.
EXTERNALLY
The property offers a double drive for off street parking to the front and a laid to lawn garden area. Side access path leading to an enclosed rear garden with decked seating area, lawn and shrubs.
AGENTS NOTE
We have been advised that the loft area has two Velux style windows and has been boarded and carpeted out ideal for storage purposes. Also the gas combi central heating system has 5 years remaining on the Guarantee.
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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.
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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EPC Rating: C

Listed by

Low Fell

Andrew Craig Residential Sales and Lettings

Reference: 78000008

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 12/04/2017

Expiry date: 11/04/2027

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (1,200)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (20)
  • Solar water heating (6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 03/05/2019 (7 years ago) £118,000 —

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
30 DENNISON CRESCENT, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1NN £108,000 18/11/2025 Terraced
3 HATTAM CLOSE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1GE £110,075 10/11/2025 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
Same street 35 HIGHRIDGE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1BE £120,000 16/12/2022 Semi-detached
20 HIGHRIDGE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1BD £115,000 14/11/2022 Terraced
6 EGTON TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1LX £240,000 02/09/2022 Terraced
7 HATTAM CLOSE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1GE £100,000 19/08/2022 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
Same street 41 HIGHRIDGE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1BE £100,000 26/05/2022 Semi-detached
10 MOUNT COURT, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1DA £75,000 26/05/2022 Terraced
5 HATTAM CLOSE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1GE £102,000 25/02/2022 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
6 HATTAM CLOSE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1GE £100,000 13/08/2021 Terraced
19 PRIMROSE TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 1AL £95,000 23/07/2021 Terraced

Street average: £110,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £129,330 (20 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 Unknown 0.3 miles
Shop Sophie's Store 0.3 miles
Train station Chester-le-Street 3.2 miles
Train station Heworth 3.6 miles
Hospital Sunderland Primary care Trust 5.3 miles
University Newcastle University 5.7 miles
University Campus for Ageing and Vitality 6.1 miles
Hospital University Hospital of North Durham 7.8 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 0.26 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Queen Street, DH3 £750/mo 3 0.4 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Flat, Birtley, DH3 £700/mo 3 0.43 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Whernside Close, NE37 £900/mo 3 1.22 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £800/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.67%
Max investor price (0.8%) £100,000
Target investor price (1%) £80,000
Gross yield 8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 12.5×
Monthly cashflow £222/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 7.7%
  • 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).
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