# 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- **Expiry date:** 14/09/2024 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)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.

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## 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:** 46.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 2.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 26.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 35.3%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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