22 WESTMINSTER STREET
GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR NE8 4QE
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
98 m²
Council tax band
C
Last sold
£215,000 Oct 2025
Price per m²
£2,143/m²
Local average
£176,976 (+18.7%)
Deprivation
Decile 2 (4,953 of 33,755)
Street crime
323 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Three Bedrooms
- Modern Semi Detached
- Beautiful Rear Garden
- Stylish Dining Kitchen
- Two Bathrooms
- Driveway & Garage
- Council Tax Band C
- EPC Rating B
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Constructed by Linden Homes, this attractive residence features a generously proportioned and stylish interior that is perfectly suited to growing families or professionals seeking extra space.
Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by a spacious entrance hallway that leads to a convenient guest WC and sets the tone for the rest of this super home. The heart of the home is the stunning open-plan dining kitchen, complete with a range of sleek, stylish units, built in cooking appliances, and ample space for a dining table—making it the perfect setting for both everyday family meals and entertaining guests.
To the rear, the lounge provides a relaxing retreat, enhanced by two sets of patio doors that open directly onto the impressive rear garden. This seamless indoor-outdoor flow makes the space ideal for summer gatherings.
Upstairs, the spacious master bedroom benefits from its own en-suite shower room, offering privacy and comfort. Two further well-proportioned bedrooms provide flexible accommodation, perfect for children, guests, or a home office. A modern family bathroom completes the upper floor and continues the home’s modern aesthetic.
Externally, the property enjoys a driveway offering off-street parking, an attached garage for additional storage or vehicle use, and an enclosed rear garden featuring a lawn and patio area—ideal for outdoor dining or simply unwinding in the sunshine.
This fantastic property is sure to appeal to those looking for a move-in ready home in a vibrant and convenient location. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all that this home has to offer
Listed by
Low Fell
Sarah Mains Residential Sales
Reference: 163080632
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
17% since 2020
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 10/10/2025 (9 months ago) | £215,000 | +16.9% |
| Sold | 16/10/2020 (5 years ago) | £183,995 | — |
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 DUNSMUIR GROVE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 4AT | £222,511 | 18/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 1 ST CHADS VIEW, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 4AY | £202,000 | 20/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 3 KELVIN GROVE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 4QN | £207,000 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 20 WESTMINSTER STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 4QE | £196,000 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 29 WESTMINSTER STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 4QE | £75,500 | 26/07/2022 | Flat |
| 6 DUNSMUIR GROVE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 4AT | £195,995 | 10/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 4 DUNSMUIR GROVE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 4AT | £195,995 | 26/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 11 WESTMINSTER STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 4QE | £136,000 | 25/11/2021 | Terraced |
| Same street 6 WESTMINSTER STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 4QE | £190,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 16 WESTMINSTER STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 4QE | £147,995 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £149,099 (5 sales)
Area average: £204,700 (5 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Gateshead. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Gateshead. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Gateshead.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Tyneside: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Lillies | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Saltwell Road | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Derma Dolls | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Saltwell Road - Whitehall Road (S/B) | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Gateshead | 1.0 miles |
| Train station | Dunston | 1.1 miles |
| University | Newcastle University | 2.0 miles |
| University | Campus for Ageing and Vitality | 2.4 miles |
| Hospital | Sunderland Primary care Trust | 6.8 miles |
| Hospital | Priory Day Hospital | 7.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 87 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 |
| Public order | 24 |
| Burglary | 23 |
| Vehicle crime | 23 |
| Other theft | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 16 |
| Theft from the person | 8 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total incidents | 323 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | Primary | 0.1 miles | Outstanding — 21 Dec 2023 |
| Kelvin Grove Community Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 5 Oct 2011 |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Outstanding — 10 Nov 2014 |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School | Nursery | 0.3 miles | Outstanding — 28 Nov 2013 |
| Gateshead Jewish Boarding School | Other | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement — 21 Jan 2024 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).