Sold STC Bungalow

21 LARCHWOOD AVENUE

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH GOSFORTH, TYNE AND WEAR NE13 6PY

2 beds 1 baths 624 sq ft Listed 12 Sep 2024 (-636d)

£190,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

58 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£188,000 Jan 2025

Price per m²

£3,276/m²

Local average

£401,538 (-52.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,114 of 33,755)

Street crime

42 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Popular and Convenient Location
  • Well Presented
  • Easy Access to Local Amenities
  • Good Road Links and Bus Routes
  • Ample Off-Road Parking
  • Reference: 455404
  • The property is Leasehold with a term of 999 Years from 1st May 1954 subject to an annual ground rent of £7.

Additional details

Parking
Garage
Garden
Yes

Description

SEMI DETACHED BUNGALOW IN POPULAR RESIDENTIAL ESTATE....

Situated on the 'North Gosforth' estate in Wideopen, which benefits from good road links (A1, A19, City Centre and Airport), and also easy access to Gosforth and Kingston Park. There are local bus services, and a range of local shops including supermarket, and plenty of local walks/cycle routes.

Well presented throughout, the internal accommodation briefly comprises:- entrance hallway, lounge with modern fire, kitchen with side access, main bedroom with fitted wardrobes, second bedroom currently being used as a dining room with french doors to the rear garden, and modern bathroom. Externally, there is a gravelled front garden and double driveway leading up to the attached garage, providing parking for multiple vehicles. The rear garden has been well maintained and features raised deck area, lawn and patio.

An ideal property for those looking for accessible accommodation, which should be viewed at your earliest convenience.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
Upvc window, carpeted flooring, radiator, storage cupboard housing metres, door into lounge, door into kitchen.
LOUNGE 5.16m (16'11) x 3.68m (12'1)
Upvc bay window, carpeted flooring, vertical radiator, electric fire with marble surround, door into internal hallway.
KITCHEN 2.86m (9'5) x 2.56m (8'5)
Upvc window, part tiled walls, base and wall units with roll top work surfaces, double electric NEFF oven, gas hob with extractor hood, inset sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge freezer, pantry style storage cupboard, upvc glazed door leading to the side of the property.
INTERNAL HALLWAY
Carpeted flooring, storage cupboard, pull down ladder leading to boarded loft space with a light and combi boiler.
BEDROOM ONE 4.22m (13'10) x 3.08m (10'1)
Upvc window, carpeted flooring, radiator, fitted wardrobes.
BEDROOM TWO 3.04m (10') x 2.64m (8'8)
Currently used as a dining room. Upvc french doors leading to rear garden, carpeted flooring, radiator.
BATHROOM 1.85m (6'1) x 1.85m (6'1)
Upvc window, tiled walls and flooring, panelled bath with shower over, low level w.c., wash basin on a vanity unit, heated ladder towel rail, extractor fan.
EXTERNALLY
Double driveway and gravelled garden to the front and a lawned rear garden with patio, decked area and fenced surrounds.
GARAGE
Up and over door, upvc window and door into rear garden, power and lighting.
PARKING
Driveway parking for multiple vehicles.
Tenure
The property is Leasehold with a term of 999 Years from 1st May 1954 subject to an annual ground rent of £7.
**Tenure
We will provide as much information about tenure as we are able to and in the case of leasehold properties, we can in most cases provide a copy of the lease. They can be complex and buyers are advised to take legal advice upon the full terms of a lease. Where a lease is not readily available we will apply for a copy and this can take time.
Broadband & Mobile Coverage**
PLEASE NOTE THE VENDOR HAS ADVISED THAT VIRGIN FIBRE HAS NOW BEEN INSTALLED TO THE STREET PROVIDING MUCH QUICKER DOWNLOAD SPEEDS.....

The Ofcom website states the average broadband download speed of 15 Mbps and a maximum download speed of 1139 Mbps at this postcode: NE13 6PY and mobile coverage is provided by EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone. *The checker results are predictions and should not be regarded as guaranteed.
**Council Tax
The GOV.UK website states the property is Council Tax Band: B
The Agent Of The North
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Money Laundering Regulations
Please note that any offers will require you to be financially verified, meaning you'll need to provide us sight of a mortgage in principle, proof of deposit funds, and proof of cash. You'll also need to provide us with full chain details including agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations all buyers will be required to provide us with proof of identification before we can issue acceptance letters and solicitors are instructed.
Material Information
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: D

Listed by

Gosforth

Andrew Craig Residential Sales and Lettings

Reference: 152340539

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 01/10/2024

Current heating cost: £1,121/year

Potential heating cost: £1,033/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • 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

Other

Other

EPC Graphs

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Price history

39% since 2006

Event Date Price % change
Sold 06/01/2025 (1 year ago) £188,000 +20.5%
Sold 03/08/2007 (18 years ago) £156,000 +15.6%
Sold 12/04/2006 (20 years ago) £135,000

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
27 FENCHURCH CLOSE, WIDEOPEN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE13 6LF £435,250 30/09/2025 Detached
31 HAVANNAH DRIVE, WIDEOPEN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE13 6LD £249,000 03/07/2023 Detached
20 DUNNOCK PLACE, WIDEOPEN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE13 6LE £335,000 23/06/2023 Detached
15 AINTREE STREET, NORTH GOSFORTH, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE13 6PA £253,000 31/01/2023 Detached
Same street 9 LARCHWOOD AVENUE, NORTH GOSFORTH, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE13 6PY £165,000 09/12/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 15 LARCHWOOD AVENUE, NORTH GOSFORTH, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE13 6PY £170,000 14/11/2022 Semi-detached
52 HAVANNAH DRIVE, WIDEOPEN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE13 6LD £225,000 12/10/2022 Detached
4 CHELTENHAM CLOSE, NORTH GOSFORTH, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE13 6QF £275,000 30/09/2022 Detached
50 DUNNOCK PLACE, WIDEOPEN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE13 6LE £255,500 19/08/2022 Detached
33 HAVANNAH DRIVE, WIDEOPEN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE13 6LD £254,000 31/03/2022 Detached
47 CHELTENHAM CLOSE, NORTH GOSFORTH, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE13 6QF £255,000 18/02/2022 Detached
53 DUNNOCK PLACE, WIDEOPEN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE13 6LE £382,500 10/12/2021 Detached
Same street 14 LARCHWOOD AVENUE, NORTH GOSFORTH, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE13 6PY £200,000 30/11/2021 Semi-detached
24 FOXGLOVE PLACE, WIDEOPEN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE13 6BA £310,000 30/09/2021 Detached
3 ASCOT DRIVE, NORTH GOSFORTH, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE13 6PB £310,000 30/06/2021 Detached
WEST WIDEOPEN COTTAGE NORTH ROAD, WIDEOPEN, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTH TYNESIDE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE13 6LL £325,000 11/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £178,333 (3 sales)

Area average: £297,250 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 31.1%
10y growth 48.1%

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

1y (index) -1%
5y (index) 18.7%
10y (index) 40.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £751/mo
Realistic £834/mo
Optimistic £917/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → North Tyneside.

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

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Coach Lane 0.2 miles
Bus stop Great North Road-Harrow Gardens 0.2 miles
Shop Parks Hair Design 0.3 miles
Shop The Village Bakery 0.3 miles
Train station Wansbeck Road 2.1 miles
Train station Regent Centre 2.2 miles
University Unknown 3.3 miles
University Northumbria University Coach Lane Campus 3.3 miles
Hospital Priory Day Hospital 7.0 miles
Hospital Sunderland Primary care Trust 10.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 19
Violence and sexual offences 9
Shoplifting 7
Other crime 2
Other theft 2
Criminal damage and arson 1
Drugs 1
Public order 1
Total incidents 42

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Hazlewood Community Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 28 Feb 2013
Greenfields Community Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 25 Jul 2013
North Gosforth Academy Secondary 1.1 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Brunton First School Primary 1.1 miles Good — 20 Nov 2015
Brenkley School Other 1.2 miles Good — 20 Jan 2022

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 Bungalow, Lincoln Green, NE3 £1,195/mo 2 1.14 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Princes Road, NE3 £750/mo 2 1.2 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £973/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.51%
Max investor price (0.8%) £121,625
Target investor price (1%) £97,300
Gross yield 6.1%
Cost-to-rent ratio 16.3×
Monthly cashflow £102/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 2.2%
  • 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).