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ROSEFINCH LODGE, BEACONSFIELD ROAD, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR NE9 5EU

1 beds 1 baths 48 m² Listed 16 Jan 2025 (-527d)

£45,500

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (63 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

48 m²

Council tax band

A

Last sold

£45,500 Jun 2025

Local average

£118,643 (-61.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,504 of 33,755)

Street crime

239 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • 70% Shared Ownership
  • Ground Floor
  • Sought After Central Low Fell Location
  • Double Bedroom
  • Wet Room Style Shower Room
  • Secure Communal Entrance
  • Retirement Flat for Over 55's
  • Parking To The Rear
  • Viewings Highly Recommended
  • Well Presented Throughout

Additional details

Parking
Communal

Description

Bell Estate Agents are pleased to welcome to the market this ground floor over 55's retirement apartment situated in the centre of Low Fell...

Rosefinch lodge is a centrally located apartment situated on the ground floor. The apartment is offered for sale with a 70% shared ownership with Karbon Homes. The internal accommodation briefly comprises of a communal entrance lobby with stairs and lift to all levels. Stepping into the apartment the layout comprises of an entrance lobby leading to a wet-room style shower room with storage cupboard, a double bedroom with integrated storage, a well kept lounge area with feature fireplace and a modern kitchen with a range of wall/base units for storage. The building benefits from a communal laundry area and private parking to the rear of the property. 

Originating in the 16th century Low Fell has quickly developed into one of the more popular of the two dozen or so villages which now comprise the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead. The Durham Road area has now become a vibrant commercial hub with thriving shops, bars and restaurants as well as some banks and small offices. Whilst also offering it's own running, cricket and rugby clubs. There are also a range of highly regarded local schools, demand for properties increases to grow as more buyers look to move into the area. The area also offers excellent links to the A1, Metrocentre and Team Valley for commuters

Listed by

Gateshead

Bell Estate Agents

Reference: 156951209

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #10499042

Property Details

Street: 3 Rosefinch Lodge

Town: Beaconsfield Road

Postcode: NE9 5EU

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 16/09/2014

Work Completed: 20/08/2014

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

-34% since 2005

Event Date Price % change
Sold 19/06/2025 (1 year ago) £45,500 -34%
Sold 19/08/2005 (20 years ago) £68,950

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
30 WILSONS LANE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE9 5EQ £159,950 07/10/2022 Flat
ROSEFINCH LODGE 8 BEACONSFIELD ROAD, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE9 5EU £38,000 15/07/2022 Flat
26 WILSONS LANE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE9 5EQ £70,000 14/04/2022 Flat
20 WILSONS LANE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE9 5EQ £119,000 22/10/2021 Flat
32 WILSONS LANE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE9 5EQ £202,000 10/09/2021 Flat
6 ROCK GROVE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE9 5EP £140,500 06/09/2021 Flat

Area average: £121,575 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 27.9%
10y growth 53.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Gateshead. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -2.2%
5y (index) 5.8%
10y (index) 21.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £711/mo
Realistic £790/mo
Optimistic £869/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Gateshead.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Tyneside: £489/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Back Beaconsfield Road

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop ADAMS Barber Shop 0.0 miles
Shop Pets 'n Bitz 0.0 miles
Bus stop Durham Road - Beaconsfield Road 0.1 miles
Bus stop Kells Lane - Beaconsfield Road (N/B) 0.1 miles
Train station Gateshead Stadium 1.4 miles
Train station Felling 1.5 miles
University Campus for Ageing and Vitality 3.4 miles
University Northumbria University Coach Lane Campus 4.8 miles
Hospital St Nicholas Hospital 5.0 miles
Hospital Sunderland Primary care Trust 6.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 63
Shoplifting 35
Anti-social behaviour 33
Criminal damage and arson 24
Burglary 19
Public order 19
Other theft 14
Vehicle crime 12
Other crime 7
Robbery 6
Drugs 3
Bicycle theft 2
Theft from the person 2
Total incidents 239

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
Kells Lane Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 21 Sep 2022
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell Primary 0.3 miles Good — 16 Mar 2020
Glynwood Community Primary School Primary 0.4 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Dryden School Other 0.4 miles Outstanding — 16 Jul 2015
Oakfield Junior School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 18 May 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 1.74%
Max investor price (0.8%) £98,750
Target investor price (1%) £79,000
  • 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).