# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (NE24 4GZ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 30 RAYBURN COURT, BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND NE24 4GZ | | Price | £129,950 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Last sold | £131,000 Apr 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 10/12/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £629/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,530 ### Recommendations - E (£30) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2341-2101-1135-1635-1416) ## Description For sale is a charming, semi-detached house nestled in the tranquil area of South Newsham, Blyth. This idyllic property boasts two well-proportioned bedrooms, providing ample space for a small family or professionals alike. Upon entering this delightful home, you'll be greeted by a generous reception room, perfect for family gatherings or a quiet evening in. Flooded with natural light, this space encourages a warm and inviting atmosphere. The house features a stunning, contemporary bathroom, fitted with modern amenities and a sleek design, which truly encapsulates a sense of luxury. The property offers a fantastic opportunity for both first-time buyers and investors, and is ideally situated in a sought-after residential location. South Newsham offers the perfect balance between the tranquillity of semi-rural living and the convenience of Blyth town centre and the new Newsham railway station which is just a short distance away. Offering superb potential to transform into the perfect family home or investment property, this semi-detached house in South Newsham, Blyth is an opportunity not to be missed. We invite all interested parties to contact Pattinson Estate Agents to arrange a viewing. Council Tax Band: A Tenure: Freehold ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173064443/2126413) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173064443/2126414) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173064443/2126415) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173064443/2126416) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173064443/2126417) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173064443/2126418) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173064443/2126419) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173064443/2126420) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173064443/2126421) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173064443/2126422) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173064443/2126423) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173064443/2126424) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173064443/2126425) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173064443/2126426) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173064443/2126427) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173064443/2126428) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173064443/2126429) ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/173064443/2126430) - EPC ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 30 RAYBURN COURT, BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE24 4GZ | £131,000 | 30/04/2026 | Terraced | | 30 RAYBURN COURT, BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE24 4GZ | £89,000 | 15/01/2010 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 50 BLAGDON DRIVE, BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE24 3NA | £182,500 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 31 RAYBURN COURT, BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE24 4GZ | £131,500 | 21/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 34 RAYBURN COURT, BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE24 4GZ | £118,500 | 17/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 11 BLAGDON DRIVE, BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE24 3NA | £185,000 | 04/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 38 INGLEBY WAY, BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE24 3PD | £189,950 | 04/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 5 COTTINGWOOD GREEN, BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE24 4TF | £87,000 | 02/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 34 INGLEBY WAY, BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE24 3PD | £160,000 | 28/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 71 BLAGDON DRIVE, BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE24 3NA | £165,000 | 28/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 51 BLAGDON DRIVE, BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE24 3NA | £130,000 | 31/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 3 LILY GARDENS, BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE24 4UG | £180,000 | 20/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 24 RAYBURN COURT, BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE24 4GZ | £175,000 | 15/12/2022 | Detached | | 34 HAMPSTEAD CLOSE, BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE24 3XE | £185,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 28 RAYBURN COURT, BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE24 4GZ | £123,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 60 BLAGDON DRIVE, BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE24 3NA | £164,000 | 29/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 5 INGLEBY WAY, BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE24 3PD | £199,000 | 31/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 1 LILY GARDENS, BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE24 4UG | £180,000 | 30/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 29 RAYBURN COURT, BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE24 4GZ | £105,000 | 17/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 20 RAYBURN COURT, BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE24 4GZ | £205,000 | 14/03/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 23 RAYBURN COURT, BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE24 4GZ | £225,000 | 04/02/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 29 RAYBURN COURT, BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE24 4GZ | £100,000 | 23/12/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £147,875 (8 sales) **Area average:** £167,288 (12 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £147,745 (69 Semi-detached, NE24, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -12% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Northumberland). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £622/mo - **Realistic:** £691/mo - **Optimistic:** £760/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Northumberland (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £424/mo ## 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 Flat, Holystone Close, NE24 | £595/mo | 2 | 0.8 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Newsham Road, NE24 | £1,450/mo | 2 | 1.26 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,023/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.79% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £127,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £102,300 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,023/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 9.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 10.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £384/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 12.2% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,499/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 7.2% - **10y growth:** 12.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Northumberland; Semi-detached series; as of June 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 13.6% - **5y growth (index):** 25.6% - **10y growth (index):** 54.2% ## 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)