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39 GOLDFINCH ROAD

HARTLEPOOL, HARTLEPOOL TS26 0RS

3 beds 2 baths 1,044 sq ft Listed 18 Apr 2023 (-1189d)

£215,000

Reduced on 14 Jul 2023

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (TS26 0RS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 39 GOLDFINCH ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, HARTLEPOOL TS26 0RS |
| Price | £215,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 |
| Floor area | 97 m² |
| Last sold | £215,000 Sep 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 23/09/2026
- **Current heating cost:** £956/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,130

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- E (£30)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2248-2054-7251-4976-4930)

## Description

Well maintained frontage, double block driveway leading to integral garage, porch with front door into;

Stylish lounge with window to the front elevation, decorative coving, laminate flooring, open  into;

Excellent open plan kitchen/dining room with modern seating area, single door opening into family room to the the rear elevation, decorative coving, neutral decor.

Superb contemporary grey high gloss kitchen comprising a comprehensive array of wall, base, drawer and larder cabinetry, complimentary surfaces, space for washing machine and dryer, integrated double oven, integrated extractor fan, stainless one and a half bowl sink with chrome mixer tap, modern flooring, excellent decor, new modern column radiator.

Sunny family room with laminate flooring, windows to both rear and side aspect.

Turned staircase to the first floor.

To the first floor landing there is fitted storage cupboard, access to partially boarded loft space and access to;

Master double bedroom with twin storage cupboards and stylish decor, laminate flooring, located to the rear of the property with access to;

Modern en suite shower room comprising quadrant shower, close coupled WC and vanity wash basin in desirable white with chrome fittings, laminate flooring.

Bedroom two is a generous double with window to the front elevation, immaculate decor.

Bedroom three is also of double proportions, situated to the front elevation, contemporary decor.

The family bathroom comprises bath with over head shower attachment, white WC and complimentary wash basin, heated towel radiator, complimentary tiling, laminate flooring.

To the rear is an enclosed, beautifully well kept lawned garden with established shrubbery, borders and patio area.

We  believe this superb property will generate a great deal of interest, please do not hesitate to book a viewing, contact us at Igomove today and we will be happy to help.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/133790531/1310387) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/133790531/1310388) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #5332798
- **Address:** 39 Goldfinch Road, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0RS
- **Certificate Issued:** 24/12/2007
- **Work Completed:** 08/12/2007
- **Items:** 5 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 39 GOLDFINCH ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0RS | £215,000 | 25/09/2023 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 14 LARKSPUR CLOSE, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0WD | £280,000 | 20/01/2026 | Detached |
| 6 GOLDFINCH ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0SN | £280,000 | 14/11/2025 | Detached |
| 11 GREENSHANK CLOSE, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0RX | £310,000 | 30/06/2025 | Detached |
| 6 LAPWING ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0ST | £194,500 | 27/05/2025 | Detached |
| 25 MOORHEN ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0SY | £270,000 | 16/11/2023 | Detached |
| 43 MERLIN WAY, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0RT | £263,046 | 13/11/2023 | Detached |
| 6 NUTHATCH CLOSE, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0RZ | £180,000 | 13/10/2023 | Detached |
| 5 KESTREL CLOSE, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0SP | £318,000 | 12/05/2023 | Detached |
| 6 REDSHANK CLOSE, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0RU | £178,000 | 21/04/2023 | Detached |
| 10 SWALLOW CLOSE, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0SW | £220,000 | 11/04/2023 | Detached |
| 11 HARRIER CLOSE, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0SS | £195,000 | 03/04/2023 | Detached |
| 11 HARRIER CLOSE, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0SS | £190,000 | 17/02/2023 | Detached |
| 10 DUNLIN ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0SJ | £142,500 | 21/12/2022 | Detached |
| 16 CROCUS GARDENS, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0ZG | £210,000 | 09/11/2022 | Detached |
| 7 FALCON ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0SX | £167,500 | 16/09/2022 | Detached |
| 30 MOORHEN ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0SY | £300,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 29 GOLDFINCH ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0RS | £210,000 | 08/08/2022 | Detached |
| 3 GOLDFINCH ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0SN | £308,500 | 08/08/2022 | Detached |
| 45 KINGFISHER CLOSE, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0GA | £522,500 | 04/08/2022 | Detached |
| 28 GOLDFINCH ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0SN | £190,000 | 08/07/2022 | Detached |
| 24 MERLIN WAY, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0RG | £260,000 | 24/06/2022 | Detached |

**Street average:** £210,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £248,977 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £303,194 (36 Detached, TS26, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -29.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £505/mo
- **Realistic:** £561/mo
- **Optimistic:** £617/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £549/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 End Terrace, Everett Street, TS26 | £695/mo | 3 | 0.8 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Everett St, TS26 | £400/mo | 3 | 0.83 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Everett Street, TS26 | £520/mo | 3 | 0.85 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £538/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.24% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £65,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £52,000

*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 £520/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 2.9%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 34.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-404/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -7.8%

*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:** £2,216/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -8.3%
- **10y growth:** 41.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Hartlepool; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 12.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 34.2%

## 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

97 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£215,000 Sep 2023

Price per m²

£2,216/m²

Local average

£303,194 (-29.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,340 of 33,755)

Street crime

246 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

WOW!! EXTENDED DETACHED Family Home
Fantastic Open Plan Kitchen / Dining
Extended Sunny Garden Room
Master with En Suite Bathroom
Lounge
Family Bathroom
uPVC double glazing, gas central heating New Radiators
integral garage, double driveway,
Freehold

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

STOP SCROLLING!! EXTENDED detached house in the desirable residential location of Bishop Cuthbert, a popular area with young professional families this superb setting offers a play park, shops, supermarket and popular pub, whilst this charming property provides several desirable key attributes!!

Well maintained frontage, double block driveway leading to integral garage, porch with front door into;

Stylish lounge with window to the front elevation, decorative coving, laminate flooring, open into;

Excellent open plan kitchen/dining room with modern seating area, single door opening into family room to the the rear elevation, decorative coving, neutral decor.

Superb contemporary grey high gloss kitchen comprising a comprehensive array of wall, base, drawer and larder cabinetry, complimentary surfaces, space for washing machine and dryer, integrated double oven, integrated extractor fan, stainless one and a half bowl sink with chrome mixer tap, modern flooring, excellent decor, new modern column radiator.

Sunny family room with laminate flooring, windows to both rear and side aspect.

Turned staircase to the first floor.

To the first floor landing there is fitted storage cupboard, access to partially boarded loft space and access to;

Master double bedroom with twin storage cupboards and stylish decor, laminate flooring, located to the rear of the property with access to;

Modern en suite shower room comprising quadrant shower, close coupled WC and vanity wash basin in desirable white with chrome fittings, laminate flooring.

Bedroom two is a generous double with window to the front elevation, immaculate decor.

Bedroom three is also of double proportions, situated to the front elevation, contemporary decor.

The family bathroom comprises bath with over head shower attachment, white WC and complimentary wash basin, heated towel radiator, complimentary tiling, laminate flooring.

To the rear is an enclosed, beautifully well kept lawned garden with established shrubbery, borders and patio area.

We believe this superb property will generate a great deal of interest, please do not hesitate to book a viewing, contact us at Igomove today and we will be happy to help.

Listed by

Covering North East

IGO Move Limited

Reference: 133790531

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 24/09/2016

Expiry date: 23/09/2026

Current heating cost: £956/year

Potential heating cost: £630/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,130

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£30)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #5332798

Property Details

Street: 39 Goldfinch Road

Town: HARTLEPOOL

Postcode: TS26 0RS

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows

Certificate Issued: 24/12/2007

Work Completed: 08/12/2007

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

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	25/09/2023 (2 years ago)	£215,000	—

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
14 LARKSPUR CLOSE, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0WD	£280,000	20/01/2026	Detached
6 GOLDFINCH ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0SN	£280,000	14/11/2025	Detached
11 GREENSHANK CLOSE, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0RX	£310,000	30/06/2025	Detached
6 LAPWING ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0ST	£194,500	27/05/2025	Detached
25 MOORHEN ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0SY	£270,000	16/11/2023	Detached
43 MERLIN WAY, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0RT	£263,046	13/11/2023	Detached
6 NUTHATCH CLOSE, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0RZ	£180,000	13/10/2023	Detached
5 KESTREL CLOSE, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0SP	£318,000	12/05/2023	Detached
6 REDSHANK CLOSE, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0RU	£178,000	21/04/2023	Detached
10 SWALLOW CLOSE, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0SW	£220,000	11/04/2023	Detached
11 HARRIER CLOSE, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0SS	£195,000	03/04/2023	Detached
11 HARRIER CLOSE, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0SS	£190,000	17/02/2023	Detached
10 DUNLIN ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0SJ	£142,500	21/12/2022	Detached
16 CROCUS GARDENS, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0ZG	£210,000	09/11/2022	Detached
7 FALCON ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0SX	£167,500	16/09/2022	Detached
30 MOORHEN ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0SY	£300,000	26/08/2022	Detached
Same street 29 GOLDFINCH ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0RS	£210,000	08/08/2022	Detached
3 GOLDFINCH ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0SN	£308,500	08/08/2022	Detached
45 KINGFISHER CLOSE, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0GA	£522,500	04/08/2022	Detached
28 GOLDFINCH ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0SN	£190,000	08/07/2022	Detached
24 MERLIN WAY, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 0RG	£260,000	24/06/2022	Detached

Street average: £210,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £248,977 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -8.3%

10y growth 41.3%

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

1y (index) 1.6%

5y (index) 12.2%

10y (index) 34.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £505/mo

Realistic £561/mo

Optimistic £617/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Hartlepool.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Teesside: £549/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View TS26 0RS

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Falcon Road	0.2 miles
Shop	Tesco Express	0.5 miles
Shop	Asda Express	0.6 miles
Train station	Hartlepool	1.8 miles
Train station	Seaton Carew	3.4 miles
University	Durham University	8.1 miles
University	Teesside University	9.0 miles
Hospital	Butterwick Hospice	9.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	84
Shoplifting	66
Public order	21
Anti-social behaviour	17
Criminal damage and arson	17
Vehicle crime	13
Other theft	7
Burglary	6
Drugs	5
Other crime	4
Bicycle theft	3
Robbery	2
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	246

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
Throston Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 29 Mar 2012
Springwell School	Other	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 18 Mar 2015
Clavering Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 27 May 2019
Jesmond Gardens Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 11 Dec 2014
West View Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 8 May 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 End Terrace, Everett Street, TS26	£695/mo	3	0.8 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Everett St, TS26	£400/mo	3	0.83 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Everett Street, TS26	£520/mo	3	0.85 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £538/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.24%

Max investor price (0.8%) £65,000

Target investor price (1%) £52,000

Gross yield 2.9%

Cost-to-rent ratio 34.5×

Monthly cashflow £-404/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -7.8%

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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