Sold STC Terraced

23 BENSON STREET

MIDDLESBROUGH, MIDDLESBROUGH TS5 6JQ

2 beds 1 baths 775 sq ft Listed 3 Apr 2021 (-1947d)

£70,000

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (TS5 6JQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 23 BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, MIDDLESBROUGH TS5 6JQ |
| Price | £70,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 72 m² |
| Last sold | £70,000 Aug 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 14/09/2024 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £671/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £26,500

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8034-7821-2100-8775-5992)

## Description

** Virtual Tour ** Well Kept **

This traditional mid terrace property provides an excellent opportunity for those looking to purchase a cozy home situated within a close proximity of Linthorpe Village. Not only is this a fantastic First Time Purchase, it is highly suited to a Buy To Let Investor. This well kept property comprises of, in brief, a porch, lounge, dining area/reception room and kitchen to the ground floor. The first floor accommodates the two bedrooms and a bathroom.

Externally to the rear is a wall enclosed yard.

This property is ideally situated near the village with plenty of shops, schools pubs and other local amenities.

Ground floor:**Porch**

Enter via external door.

**Lounge** 14' 4"  x 10' 6"  (4.36m  x 3.21m )

Lounge features a cast iron fireplace with coal effect gas fire. Stairs lead to the first floor. Central heating radiator.

**Reception Room** 14' 5"  x 9' 8"  (4.4m  x 2.94m )

This reception area provides the perfect space for dining as it flows from the kitchen. Under stairs storage cupboard. Central heating radiator.

**Kitchen** 7' 9"  x 9' 2"  (2.37m  x 2.79m )

Kitchen features fitted wall base and drawer units with a one and a half bowl sink inset into a granite effect worktop. Cooking facilities are provided by a free standing gas hob and oven. Double glazed uPVC door leads to the private yard.

First floor:**Landing**

**Bedroom** 14' 4"  x 10' 5"  (4.38m  x 3.18m )

Double bedroom located at the front of the property. Central heating radiator.

**Bedroom** 7' 9"  x 9' 9"  (2.35m  x 2.97m )

This bedroom is located at the rear of the property and is currently being used as storage. Central heating radiator.

**Bathroom** 6' 4"  x 6' 6"  (1.94m  x 1.99m )

Bathroom features a three piece suite comprising of a pedestal wash hand basin, W.C with push button cistern and a straight panel bath with shower overhead.

**External**

Externally to the rear is a wall enclosed yard.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS:We endeavour to make our sales 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. Any 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 measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/104981042/1606398)
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/104981042/1606399) - Lounge
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/104981042/1606402) - Bedroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/104981042/1606409) - Bathroom
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/104981042/1606414) - Kitchen
- ![Reception Room](/listings/photos/104981042/1606416) - Reception Room

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/104981042/1606418) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/104981042/1606420) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #1893763
- **Address:** 23 Benson Street, Middlesbrough, TS5 6JQ
- **Certificate Issued:** 27/07/2004
- **Work Completed:** 07/06/2004
- **Items:** 6 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 23 BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JQ | £70,000 | 20/08/2021 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 44 CHIPCHASE ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6EY | £117,000 | 06/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 43 BROMPTON ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JX | £137,000 | 12/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 1 GORMAN ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6ES | £143,000 | 10/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 1 BROMPTON ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JU | £60,000 | 22/07/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 8 BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JQ | £100,000 | 17/01/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 33 BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JQ | £40,000 | 24/05/2024 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 24 BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JQ | £67,000 | 28/03/2024 | Terraced |
| 30 WEASTELL STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JW | £65,000 | 20/12/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 35 BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JQ | £72,500 | 01/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 79 BUSH STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6BW | £72,000 | 31/10/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 26 BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JQ | £81,000 | 05/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 464 LINTHORPE ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JG | £65,000 | 27/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 16 GORMAN ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6ES | £102,000 | 14/04/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 21 BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JQ | £50,000 | 31/03/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 31 BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JQ | £65,000 | 17/03/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 4 BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JQ | £305,000 | 10/02/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 2A BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JQ | £305,000 | 10/02/2023 | Other |
| 17 ST BARNABAS ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JR | £103,000 | 31/01/2023 | Terraced |
| 83 BUSH STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6BW | £75,000 | 19/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 29 BROMPTON ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JU | £116,000 | 22/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 55 BUSH STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6BW | £92,000 | 31/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 56 ST BARNABAS ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JT | £90,000 | 07/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 22 OLIVER STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JH | £55,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 77 BUSH STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6BW | £86,000 | 05/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 20 ST BARNABAS ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JP | £85,000 | 17/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 18 OLIVER STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JH | £60,000 | 14/04/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 16 BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JQ | £92,000 | 25/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 15 OLIVER STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JH | £59,000 | 18/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 5 GORMAN ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6ES | £100,000 | 17/03/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 19 BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JQ | £75,000 | 01/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 16 ST BARNABAS ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JP | £83,000 | 16/02/2022 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £113,864 (11 sales)
**Area average:** £88,250 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £127,802 (47 Terraced, TS5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -45.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £632/mo
- **Realistic:** £702/mo
- **Optimistic:** £772/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £87,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £70,200

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £972/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 15%
- **10y growth:** 41.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Middlesbrough; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1%
- **5y growth (index):** 23.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 38.5%

## 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)

Photo 1 Lounge Bedroom Bathroom Kitchen Reception Room

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Property details

Floor area

72 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£70,000 Aug 2021

Price per m²

£972/m²

Local average

£127,802 (-45.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (5,456 of 33,755)

Street crime

904 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Virtual Tour
Well Kept Property
EPC Rating D
Ideal First Time Purchase
Close To Linthorpe Village

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

Virtual Tour Well Kept
This traditional mid terrace property provides an excellent opportunity for those looking to purchase a cozy home situated within a close proximity of Linthorpe Village. Not only is this a fantastic First Time Purchase, it is highly suited to a Buy To Let Investor. This well kept property comprises of, in brief, a porch, lounge, dining area/reception room and kitchen to the ground floor. The first floor accommodates the two bedrooms and a bathroom.
Externally to the rear is a wall enclosed yard.
This property is ideally situated near the village with plenty of shops, schools pubs and other local amenities.
Ground floor:Porch
Enter via external door.
Lounge 14' 4" x 10' 6" (4.36m x 3.21m )
Lounge features a cast iron fireplace with coal effect gas fire. Stairs lead to the first floor. Central heating radiator.
Reception Room 14' 5" x 9' 8" (4.4m x 2.94m )
This reception area provides the perfect space for dining as it flows from the kitchen. Under stairs storage cupboard. Central heating radiator.
Kitchen 7' 9" x 9' 2" (2.37m x 2.79m )
Kitchen features fitted wall base and drawer units with a one and a half bowl sink inset into a granite effect worktop. Cooking facilities are provided by a free standing gas hob and oven. Double glazed uPVC door leads to the private yard.
First floor:Landing
Bedroom 14' 4" x 10' 5" (4.38m x 3.18m )
Double bedroom located at the front of the property. Central heating radiator.
Bedroom 7' 9" x 9' 9" (2.35m x 2.97m )
This bedroom is located at the rear of the property and is currently being used as storage. Central heating radiator.
Bathroom 6' 4" x 6' 6" (1.94m x 1.99m )
Bathroom features a three piece suite comprising of a pedestal wash hand basin, W.C with push button cistern and a straight panel bath with shower overhead.
External**
Externally to the rear is a wall enclosed yard.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS:We endeavour to make our sales 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. Any 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 measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
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Listed by

Middlesbrough

LSL - Rogers Stewart

Reference: 104981042

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 14/09/2024. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 15/09/2014

Expiry date: 14/09/2024 (expired)

Current heating cost: £671/year

Potential heating cost: £554/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £26,500

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

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #1893763

Property Details

Street: 23 Benson Street

Town: Middlesbrough

Postcode: TS5 6JQ

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 27/07/2004

Work Completed: 07/06/2004

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	20/08/2021 (4 years ago)	£70,000	—

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
44 CHIPCHASE ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6EY	£117,000	06/01/2026	Terraced
43 BROMPTON ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JX	£137,000	12/12/2025	Terraced
1 GORMAN ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6ES	£143,000	10/12/2025	Terraced
1 BROMPTON ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JU	£60,000	22/07/2025	Terraced
Same street 8 BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JQ	£100,000	17/01/2025	Terraced
Same street 33 BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JQ	£40,000	24/05/2024	Terraced
Same street 24 BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JQ	£67,000	28/03/2024	Terraced
30 WEASTELL STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JW	£65,000	20/12/2023	Terraced
Same street 35 BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JQ	£72,500	01/12/2023	Terraced
79 BUSH STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6BW	£72,000	31/10/2023	Terraced
Same street 26 BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JQ	£81,000	05/07/2023	Terraced
464 LINTHORPE ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JG	£65,000	27/04/2023	Terraced
16 GORMAN ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6ES	£102,000	14/04/2023	Terraced
Same street 21 BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JQ	£50,000	31/03/2023	Terraced
Same street 31 BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JQ	£65,000	17/03/2023	Terraced
Same street 4 BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JQ	£305,000	10/02/2023	Terraced
Same street 2A BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JQ	£305,000	10/02/2023	Other
17 ST BARNABAS ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JR	£103,000	31/01/2023	Terraced
83 BUSH STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6BW	£75,000	19/12/2022	Terraced
29 BROMPTON ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JU	£116,000	22/11/2022	Terraced
55 BUSH STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6BW	£92,000	31/10/2022	Terraced
56 ST BARNABAS ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JT	£90,000	07/10/2022	Terraced
22 OLIVER STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JH	£55,000	30/09/2022	Terraced
77 BUSH STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6BW	£86,000	05/08/2022	Terraced
20 ST BARNABAS ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JP	£85,000	17/06/2022	Terraced
18 OLIVER STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JH	£60,000	14/04/2022	Terraced
Same street 16 BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JQ	£92,000	25/03/2022	Terraced
15 OLIVER STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JH	£59,000	18/03/2022	Terraced
5 GORMAN ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6ES	£100,000	17/03/2022	Terraced
Same street 19 BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JQ	£75,000	01/03/2022	Terraced
16 ST BARNABAS ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JP	£83,000	16/02/2022	Terraced

Street average: £113,864 (11 sales)

Area average: £88,250 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 15%

10y growth 41.4%

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

1y (index) 1%

5y (index) 23.7%

10y (index) 38.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £632/mo

Realistic £702/mo

Optimistic £772/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Middlesbrough.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Teesside: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View TS5 6JQ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Heron Foods	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Linthorpe Village	0.0 miles
Shop	Village Wines	0.1 miles
University	Teesside University	0.8 miles
Train station	Middlesbrough	1.3 miles
Train station	James Cook	1.6 miles
University	Durham University, Queen's Campus	2.1 miles
Hospital	Butterwick Hospice	4.4 miles
Hospital	Guisborough Priory Hospital MIU	7.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	304
Anti-social behaviour	118
Shoplifting	115
Criminal damage and arson	64
Public order	63
Vehicle crime	58
Burglary	39
Drugs	36
Other theft	35
Other crime	24
Robbery	23
Possession of weapons	10
Theft from the person	8
Bicycle theft	7
Total incidents	904

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
Linthorpe Community Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 29 Apr 2024
Sacred Heart Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 9 Jun 2024
St Edward's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 4 Feb 2024
Ayresome Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 9 Jul 2023
The Northern School of Art	Other	0.6 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 1%

Max investor price (0.8%) £87,750

Target investor price (1%) £70,200

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).

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