Sold STC Bungalow

46 LOTUS CLOSE

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR NE5 1XB

2 beds 1 baths 64 m² Listed 22 Oct 2024 (-649d)

£150,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

64 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£145,000 Jun 2025

Price per m²

£2,344/m²

Local average

£322,787 (-53.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,481 of 33,755)

Street crime

63 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Charming semi-detached bungalow
  • Neutral decoration throughout
  • Two well-sized bedrooms
  • Generous reception room
  • Well-designed kitchen
  • Family bathroom
  • Council Tax Band B
  • Quiet lifestyle location
  • Endless personalisation potential
  • Ideal for first-time buyers

Description

Presenting a charming semi-detached bungalow, currently listed for sale. This property is decorated neutrally throughout, offering potential buyers a blank canvas to make it their own. The bungalow boasts two well-sized bedrooms, providing ample space for a small family or for those who require a home office or guest room.

The property further benefits from one generous reception room, ideal for relaxation or entertaining guests. In addition, there is a well-designed kitchen equipped with all essentials, perfect for all your culinary needs. The house also offers a family bathroom, completing the amenities of this delightful home.

This residence falls under the Council Tax Band B, which is another attractive feature for potential buyers. The property does not only offer a comfortable living space but also the financial practicality that every homeowner seeks.

While this property doesn't have any unique features, its charm lies in its simplicity and potential. It is a perfect fit for those who appreciate a quiet lifestyle in a semi-detached bungalow. The potential for personalisation is endless, allowing its new owners to truly make it their own.

This property's appeal is not only in its features but also in the possibilities it presents. It is a great opportunity for those looking to scale down to a simpler lifestyle or first-time buyers looking for a starter home.

We invite interested buyers to explore the potential of this neutrally decorated, semi-detached bungalow. A viewing is highly recommended to truly appreciate what this property has to offer.


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.

CHH240448/2

Listed by

Chapel House

National Home Move - LSL Franchise

Reference: 154080395

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 30/10/2024

Expiry date: 29/10/2034

Current heating cost: £1,008/year

Potential heating cost: £711/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £13,550

Recommendations

  • Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Replacement warm air unit (£1,250 - £2,500)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #831010

Property Details

Street: 46 Lotus Close

Town: CHAPEL PARK

Postcode: NE5 1XB

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 08/08/2003

Work Completed: 11/06/2003

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #16956361 Recent

Property Details

Street: 46 Lotus Close

Town: NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

Postcode: NE5 1XB

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 14/09/2025

Work Completed: 18/08/2025

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 18/06/2025 (1 year ago) £145,000

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
4 CANONSFIELD CLOSE, NORTH WALBOTTLE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 9XB £360,000 18/12/2025 Detached
3 CANONSFIELD CLOSE, NORTH WALBOTTLE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 9XB £317,500 29/11/2024 Detached
Same street 26 LOTUS CLOSE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1XB £150,000 26/07/2023 Terraced
Same street 32 LOTUS CLOSE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1XB £179,000 04/04/2023 Semi-detached
2 CASTERTON GROVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1HT £267,850 10/02/2023 Detached
2 ABBEY DRIVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1QR £425,000 16/11/2022 Detached
27 ABBEY DRIVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1QR £330,000 04/11/2022 Detached
1 DEANSFIELD GROVE, NORTH WALBOTTLE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 9XD £350,000 28/07/2022 Detached
114 LADYBANK, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1UP £260,000 01/06/2022 Detached
7 DEANSFIELD GROVE, NORTH WALBOTTLE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 9XD £352,500 01/06/2022 Detached
Same street 39 LOTUS CLOSE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1XB £117,250 20/05/2022 Flat
10 AMESBURY CLOSE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1PY £460,000 20/05/2022 Detached
79 DENHAM WALK, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1JE £215,500 29/04/2022 Detached
12 CORONATION ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1PU £297,500 18/02/2022 Detached
18 QUEENSBURY DRIVE, NORTH WALBOTTLE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 9XF £240,000 07/02/2022 Detached
9 ALCROFT CLOSE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1QX £338,000 25/11/2021 Detached
Same street 33 LOTUS CLOSE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1XB £112,000 12/10/2021 Other
Same street 37 LOTUS CLOSE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1XB £122,000 30/09/2021 Flat
Same street 23 LOTUS CLOSE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1XB £113,000 20/09/2021 Other
Same street 37 LOTUS CLOSE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE5 1XB £112,000 27/08/2021 Flat
2 DEANSFIELD GROVE, NORTH WALBOTTLE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE15 9XD £322,500 27/08/2021 Detached

Street average: £129,321 (7 sales)

Area average: £324,025 (14 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 6.3%
10y growth 19.8%

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

1y (index) 6.2%
5y (index) 28.1%
10y (index) 45.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Newcastle upon Tyne. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,085/mo
Realistic £1,206/mo
Optimistic £1,327/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Newcastle upon Tyne.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Northumberland: £424/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop North Walbottle Road - Northumberland Gardens 0.2 miles
Shop House Proud 0.4 miles
Shop Razor Sharp 0.4 miles
Train station Bank Foot 2.1 miles
Train station Callerton Parkway 2.2 miles
University Campus for Ageing and Vitality 3.5 miles
University Newcastle University 4.4 miles
Hospital Ferndene - Children and Young Peoples Inpatient Service 5.7 miles
Hospital Priory Day Hospital 10.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 19
Anti-social behaviour 14
Shoplifting 13
Vehicle crime 7
Criminal damage and arson 5
Public order 3
Other theft 2
Total incidents 63

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
Milecastle Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 23 Feb 2011
Knop Law Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 11 Dec 2013
Talbot House Children's Charity Other 0.6 miles Good — 25 Sep 2023
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 9 Nov 2022
Walbottle Village Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 23 Jul 2019

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
2 Bed Terraced House, Milecastle Court, NE5 £745/mo 2 0.68 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Castlewood Close, NE5 £795/mo 2 0.76 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Ravenshill Road, NE5 £795/mo 2 0.96 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Tewkesbury Rd, NE15 £695/mo 2 1.03 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Linbridge Drive, NE5 £820/mo 2 1.09 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £770/mo (5 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.53%
Max investor price (0.8%) £99,375
Target investor price (1%) £79,500
Gross yield 6.4%
Cost-to-rent ratio 15.7×
Monthly cashflow £100/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 2.8%
  • 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).