Sold STC Terraced

34 GARDEN GATE DRIVE

SOUTH SHIELDS, TYNE AND WEAR NE33 5EE

3 beds 1 baths 91 m² Listed 22 Jan 2021 (-2005d)

£160,000

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# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (NE33 5EE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 34 GARDEN GATE DRIVE, SOUTH SHIELDS, TYNE AND WEAR NE33 5EE |
| Price | £160,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £158,500 Aug 2021 |

## Description

**Situated on a new modern Development and constructed by the well regarded Builder Keep Moat!**

This THREE bedroom mid link property is sure to appeal to a range of buyers. The development is situated nearby to South Shields Town Centre where there are a range of shops and amenities on offer.

The coast is accessible and good transport links via bus and Metro are within close proximity.

The floor plan comprises to ground floor:- Entrance hallway, Guest w.c. Modern kitchen/diner which was upgraded via the Builder which include integrated appliances. There is a lounge located to rear with French doors opening to the garden. To the first floor, there are three bedrooms, two of double proportion and the main bedroom accommodating fitted wardrobes, all bedrooms are complemented by a family bathroom suite.

Externally, there is a low maintenance garden to front and lawned garden to rear with patio area. There is off street parking provided by the two allocated bays located to rear. Early viewing advised.

**HALLWAY**

Entrance via composite door opening to hallway with radiator and tile flooring. Stairs to  first floor landing and door to guest w.c., and kitchen/diner.

**GUEST W.C.**

With low flush w.c., pedestal washbasin, part splash tiling and radiator.  Tile flooring and double glazed window.

**DINING KITCHEN** 4.9m (16'1)  x 3.68m (12'1)

High gloss integrated kitchen with contrasting worktops, integrated appliances include washing machine, dishwasher, oven and hob with overhead extractor and full length fridge/freezer.  Ceiling spotlights and two radiators.  Tile flooring and part tile splash areas.  Double glazed window and stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap.   Door to lounge.

**REAR LOUNGE** 4.84m (15'11)  x 4.15m (13'7)

Has under stair storage cupboard, double glazed French doors and laminate flooring.  Two  radiators.

**FIRST FLOOR **

LANDING

**BEDROOM ONE** 4.2m (13'9) To robes. x 2.63m (8'8)

Double glazed window and radiator.  Fitted wardrobes.

**BEDROOM TWO** 4.3m (14'1)  x 2.54m (8'4)

Double  glazed window and radiator.

**BEDROOM THREE** 3.09m (10'2)  x 2.18m (7'2)

Double glazed window and radiator.

**BATHROOM**

Fitted with a panelled bath with shower over, shower screen. Pedestal washbasin and low flush w.c., radiator.  Tiling to floor and part tiled walls.  Extractor.

**EXTERNALLY**

Lawned garden with patio area and timber shed to the rear whilst to the front there is a garden forecourt. Two allocated bays located to rear.

****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, Conveyancing, Lettings, Property Management, Surveys and Valuations. Call now on

****Disclaimer****

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure and lease information, fixtures and fittings and, where the property has been recently constructed, extended or converted, that planning/building regulation consents are in place. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only, as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for purpose. We offer our clients an optional conveyancing service, through panel conveyancing firms, via Move With Us and we receive on average a referral fee of one hundred and ninety four pounds, only on completion of the sale. If you do use this service, the referral fee is included within the amount that you will be quoted by our suppliers. All quotes will also provide details of referral fees payable.

****

EPC Rating: B

## Property Photos

- ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/102225668/1145308) - Kitchen Diner
- ![Lounge ](/listings/photos/102225668/1145310) - Lounge 
- ![Bathroom ](/listings/photos/102225668/1145312) - Bathroom 
- ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/102225668/1145314) - Kitchen Diner
- ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/102225668/1145316) - Kitchen Diner
- ![Kitchen Diner ](/listings/photos/102225668/1145318) - Kitchen Diner 
- ![Lounge ](/listings/photos/102225668/1145320) - Lounge 
- ![Lounge ](/listings/photos/102225668/1145322) - Lounge 
- ![Landing ](/listings/photos/102225668/1145324) - Landing 
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/102225668/1145326) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom One ](/listings/photos/102225668/1145327) - Bedroom One 
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/102225668/1145329) - Bedroom Two
- ![W.C](/listings/photos/102225668/1145331) - W.C
- ![Main Exterior ](/listings/photos/102225668/1145333) - Main Exterior 
- ![Rear Parking ](/listings/photos/102225668/1145334) - Rear Parking 
- ![Rear Exterior](/listings/photos/102225668/1145335) - Rear Exterior
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/102225668/1145336) - Bedroom One
- ![Rear Exterior](/listings/photos/102225668/1145337) - Rear Exterior
- ![Rear Exterior](/listings/photos/102225668/1145338) - Rear Exterior

## Floorplans

- ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/102225668/1145339) - Floor Plan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Graph](/listings/photos/102225668/1145340) - EPC Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 34 GARDEN GATE DRIVE, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 5EE | £158,500 | 02/08/2021 | Terraced |
| 34 GARDEN GATE DRIVE, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 5EE | £149,995 | 27/04/2018 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 PLESSEY WALK, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 5EP | £160,000 | 19/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 18 O'LEARY CLOSE, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 5EH | £157,500 | 31/10/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 23 GARDEN GATE DRIVE, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 5EE | £145,000 | 02/02/2024 | Terraced |
| 10 HARVEY CLOSE, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 5EN | £155,000 | 18/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 10 HARVEY CLOSE, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 5EN | £146,000 | 20/02/2023 | Terraced |
| 17 O'LEARY CLOSE, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 5EH | £172,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 34 PLESSEY WALK, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 5EP | £81,500 | 06/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 32 PLESSEY WALK, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 5EP | £140,000 | 11/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 6 LYONS WAY, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 5EL | £206,000 | 05/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 11 O'LEARY CLOSE, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 5EH | £152,000 | 29/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 20 LAYGATE, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 1SH | £132,500 | 16/08/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £145,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £150,250 (10 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £147,226 (52 Terraced, NE33, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +8.7%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £653/mo
- **Realistic:** £726/mo
- **Optimistic:** £799/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/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 Flat, Canterbury St, NE33 | £650/mo | 3 | 0.55 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £650/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.41% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £81,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £65,000

*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 £650/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.9%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 20.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-70/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.8%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 19.3%
- **10y growth:** 1.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for South Tyneside; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 40%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

91 m²

Last sold

£158,500 Aug 2021

Local average

£147,226 (+8.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (1,300 of 33,755)

Street crime

449 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Three Bedroom Mid Link
Spacious Living Throughout
Contemporary Décor
Two Allocated Bays Located To Rear & Off Street Parking
Local Transport Links & Amenities
QUOTE ID - 394481

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Situated on a new modern Development and constructed by the well regarded Builder Keep Moat!

This THREE bedroom mid link property is sure to appeal to a range of buyers. The development is situated nearby to South Shields Town Centre where there are a range of shops and amenities on offer.

The coast is accessible and good transport links via bus and Metro are within close proximity.

The floor plan comprises to ground floor:- Entrance hallway, Guest w.c. Modern kitchen/diner which was upgraded via the Builder which include integrated appliances. There is a lounge located to rear with French doors opening to the garden. To the first floor, there are three bedrooms, two of double proportion and the main bedroom accommodating fitted wardrobes, all bedrooms are complemented by a family bathroom suite.

Externally, there is a low maintenance garden to front and lawned garden to rear with patio area. There is off street parking provided by the two allocated bays located to rear. Early viewing advised.
HALLWAY
Entrance via composite door opening to hallway with radiator and tile flooring. Stairs to first floor landing and door to guest w.c., and kitchen/diner.
GUEST W.C.
With low flush w.c., pedestal washbasin, part splash tiling and radiator. Tile flooring and double glazed window.
DINING KITCHEN 4.9m (16'1) x 3.68m (12'1)
High gloss integrated kitchen with contrasting worktops, integrated appliances include washing machine, dishwasher, oven and hob with overhead extractor and full length fridge/freezer. Ceiling spotlights and two radiators. Tile flooring and part tile splash areas. Double glazed window and stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Door to lounge.
REAR LOUNGE 4.84m (15'11) x 4.15m (13'7)
Has under stair storage cupboard, double glazed French doors and laminate flooring. Two radiators.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
BEDROOM ONE 4.2m (13'9) To robes. x 2.63m (8'8)
Double glazed window and radiator. Fitted wardrobes.
BEDROOM TWO 4.3m (14'1) x 2.54m (8'4)
Double glazed window and radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 3.09m (10'2) x 2.18m (7'2)
Double glazed window and radiator.
BATHROOM
Fitted with a panelled bath with shower over, shower screen. Pedestal washbasin and low flush w.c., radiator. Tiling to floor and part tiled walls. Extractor.
EXTERNALLY
Lawned garden with patio area and timber shed to the rear whilst to the front there is a garden forecourt. Two allocated bays located to rear.
**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, Conveyancing, Lettings, Property Management, Surveys and Valuations. Call now on
Disclaimer
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure and lease information, fixtures and fittings and, where the property has been recently constructed, extended or converted, that planning/building regulation consents are in place. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only, as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for purpose. We offer our clients an optional conveyancing service, through panel conveyancing firms, via Move With Us and we receive on average a referral fee of one hundred and ninety four pounds, only on completion of the sale. If you do use this service, the referral fee is included within the amount that you will be quoted by our suppliers. All quotes will also provide details of referral fees payable.
**
EPC Rating: B

Listed by

South Shields

Andrew Craig Residential Sales and Lettings

Reference: 102225668

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floor Plan

EPC Graphs

EPC Graph

Price history

6% since 2018

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	02/08/2021 (4 years ago)	£158,500	+5.7%
Sold	27/04/2018 (8 years ago)	£149,995	—

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
1 PLESSEY WALK, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 5EP	£160,000	19/01/2026	Terraced
18 O'LEARY CLOSE, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 5EH	£157,500	31/10/2025	Terraced
Same street 23 GARDEN GATE DRIVE, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 5EE	£145,000	02/02/2024	Terraced
10 HARVEY CLOSE, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 5EN	£155,000	18/08/2023	Terraced
10 HARVEY CLOSE, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 5EN	£146,000	20/02/2023	Terraced
17 O'LEARY CLOSE, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 5EH	£172,000	16/12/2022	Terraced
34 PLESSEY WALK, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 5EP	£81,500	06/09/2022	Terraced
32 PLESSEY WALK, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 5EP	£140,000	11/08/2022	Terraced
6 LYONS WAY, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 5EL	£206,000	05/08/2022	Terraced
11 O'LEARY CLOSE, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 5EH	£152,000	29/09/2021	Terraced
20 LAYGATE, SOUTH SHIELDS, SOUTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE33 1SH	£132,500	16/08/2021	Terraced

Street average: £145,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £150,250 (10 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 19.3%

10y growth 1.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): South Tyneside. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 2.5%

5y (index) 19.5%

10y (index) 40%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for South Tyneside. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £653/mo

Realistic £726/mo

Optimistic £799/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → South Tyneside.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Tyneside: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View NE33 5EE

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	ELDON STREET-S/B	0.0 miles
Bus stop	ELDON STREET-N/B	0.0 miles
Shop	Steam Punk & Pine	0.1 miles
Shop	Bargain Buys	0.1 miles
Train station	Chichester	0.3 miles
Train station	South Shields	0.7 miles
Hospital	Priory Day Hospital	1.7 miles
University	Dove Marine Laboratory	3.2 miles
Hospital	Sunderland Primary care Trust	4.3 miles
University	Newcastle University	7.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	121
Anti-social behaviour	111
Shoplifting	108
Criminal damage and arson	25
Public order	19
Burglary	15
Drugs	11
Vehicle crime	11
Other crime	8
Other theft	8
Possession of weapons	4
Theft from the person	4
Robbery	3
Bicycle theft	1
Total incidents	449

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
Laygate Community School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 21 Nov 2012
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields	Primary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 2 Jul 2024
Stanhope Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 2 Jul 2023
Mortimer Community College	Secondary	0.7 miles	Good — 14 Oct 2019
Ashley Academy	Primary	0.8 miles	Inadequate — 5 Dec 2021

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 Flat, Canterbury St, NE33	£650/mo	3	0.55 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £650/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.41%

Max investor price (0.8%) £81,250

Target investor price (1%) £65,000

Gross yield 4.9%

Cost-to-rent ratio 20.5×

Monthly cashflow £-70/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -1.8%

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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