Sold Semi-detached

35 SLEDMERE CLOSE

BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES TS23 3LA

2 beds 1 baths 592 sq ft Listed 11 Nov 2025 (-195d)

£140,000

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# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (TS23 3LA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 35 SLEDMERE CLOSE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES TS23 3LA |
| Price | £140,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 |
| Floor area | 55 m² |
| Last sold | £137,500 Jan 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £499/year

### Recommendations
- W2 (6,000)
- N (6,000)
- U (5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9738-1077-6248-6890-9290)

## Description

Property number 52651. Enquire through Rightmove's messaging system and we'll respond within 5 minutes, 24/7

A delightful two-bedroom semi-detached home that combines modern living with convenience and style. This recently renovated property is move-in ready and boasts several appealing features:

Excellent Large private corner plot in sought after location

Two Bedrooms: The home offers two well-sized bedrooms, perfect for families or professionals.

Move-In Ready: Recently renovated, this property is in immaculate condition, allowing you to move in without the need for immediate updates or repairs.

Garage: A convenient garage provides additional storing tools and equipment.

Front Driveway/Garden; The large driveway offers off-street parking for up to three vehicles.

Rear Garden; South facing low maintenance garden and decking. It's perfect for enjoying sunny days or entertaining guests.

Gas central heating

Situated in the friendly and well-connected community of Billingham, this home benefits from proximity to local amenities, schools, and parks. The area is known for its quiet, residential streets and offers good transport links, making it easy to commute to nearby towns and cities.

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/169237142/446588)
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/169237142/446589) - Lounge
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/169237142/446590) - Bathroom
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/169237142/446591) - Kitchen
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/169237142/446592)
- ![Bed 23](/listings/photos/169237142/446593) - Bed 23
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/169237142/446594)

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/169237142/446595) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/169237142/446596) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #4847908
- **Address:** 35 Sledmere Close, BILLINGHAM, TS23 3LA
- **Certificate Issued:** 03/07/2007
- **Work Completed:** 12/06/2007
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #7023644
- **Address:** 35 Sledmere Close, BILLINGHAM, TS23 3LA
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/12/2009
- **Work Completed:** 13/11/2009
- **Items:** 5 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #17053444
- **Address:** 35 Sledmere Close, BILLINGHAM, TS23 3LA
- **Certificate Issued:** 16/11/2025
- **Work Completed:** 22/10/2025
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 35 SLEDMERE CLOSE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3LA | £137,500 | 23/01/2026 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 52 WOLVISTON BACK LANE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3NL | £138,000 | 23/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 76 CRANSWICK CLOSE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3YF | £170,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 24 HORNSEA CLOSE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3TH | £130,000 | 12/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 81 CRANSWICK CLOSE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3YF | £118,000 | 29/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 9 CRANSWICK CLOSE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3NH | £125,000 | 20/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 62 WANSFORD CLOSE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3NQ | £127,000 | 17/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 14 DRIFFIELD WAY, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3RD | £157,500 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 27 CRANSWICK CLOSE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3NH | £157,500 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 GANSTEAD WAY, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3SY | £165,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 41 SLEDMERE CLOSE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3LA | £122,000 | 15/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 29 WANSFORD CLOSE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3LB | £147,000 | 14/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 346 LOW GRANGE AVENUE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3JZ | £127,500 | 12/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 27 WANSFORD CLOSE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3LB | £175,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 21 MAINSFORTH DRIVE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3RN | £150,000 | 10/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 GANSTEAD WAY, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3SY | £116,000 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 23 DRIFFIELD WAY, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3RD | £130,000 | 04/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 54 WANSFORD CLOSE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3NQ | £106,000 | 08/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 WANSFORD CLOSE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3LB | £117,000 | 31/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 SLEDMERE CLOSE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3LA | £117,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 DRIFFIELD WAY, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3RD | £125,000 | 04/03/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £136,025 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £139,629 (35 Semi-detached, TS23, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +0.3%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stockton-on-Tees). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £662/mo
- **Realistic:** £736/mo
- **Optimistic:** £810/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/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, High Grange, TS23 | £700/mo | 2 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £700/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.5% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £87,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £70,000

*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 £700/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 16.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £54/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.6%

*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:** £2,545/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 25.6%
- **10y growth:** 41.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Stockton-on-Tees; Semi-detached series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 36.3%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

55 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Last sold

£137,500 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£2,545/m²

Local average

£139,629 (+0.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,315 of 33,755)

Street crime

98 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Central heating
Double glazed
Garage
Move-in-Ready
Large private corner plot
Chain Free
Offroad Parking for 2/3 vehicles
Low maintenance south facing rear garden/decking
All new carpets
Freshly redecorated

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Property number 52651. Enquire through Rightmove's messaging system and we'll respond within 5 minutes, 24/7
A delightful two-bedroom semi-detached home that combines modern living with convenience and style. This recently renovated property is move-in ready and boasts several appealing features:
Excellent Large private corner plot in sought after location
Two Bedrooms: The home offers two well-sized bedrooms, perfect for families or professionals.
Move-In Ready: Recently renovated, this property is in immaculate condition, allowing you to move in without the need for immediate updates or repairs.
Garage: A convenient garage provides additional storing tools and equipment.
Front Driveway/Garden; The large driveway offers off-street parking for up to three vehicles.
Rear Garden; South facing low maintenance garden and decking. It's perfect for enjoying sunny days or entertaining guests.
Gas central heating
Situated in the friendly and well-connected community of Billingham, this home benefits from proximity to local amenities, schools, and parks. The area is known for its quiet, residential streets and offers good transport links, making it easy to commute to nearby towns and cities.

Listed by

Nationwide

Letmatch Ltd (t/a Visum)

Reference: 169237142

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 17/08/2020

Current heating cost: £499/year

Potential heating cost: £465/year

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

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
Solar water heating (6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (5,500)

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 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #4847908

Property Details

Street: 35 Sledmere Close

Town: BILLINGHAM

Postcode: TS23 3LA

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 03/07/2007

Work Completed: 12/06/2007

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #7023644

Property Details

Street: 35 Sledmere Close

Town: BILLINGHAM

Postcode: TS23 3LA

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 15/12/2009

Work Completed: 13/11/2009

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #17053444 Recent

Property Details

Street: 35 Sledmere Close

Town: BILLINGHAM

Postcode: TS23 3LA

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 16/11/2025

Work Completed: 22/10/2025

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	23/01/2026 (4 months ago)	£137,500	—

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
52 WOLVISTON BACK LANE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3NL	£138,000	23/01/2026	Semi-detached
76 CRANSWICK CLOSE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3YF	£170,000	19/12/2025	Semi-detached
24 HORNSEA CLOSE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3TH	£130,000	12/09/2025	Semi-detached
81 CRANSWICK CLOSE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3YF	£118,000	29/08/2025	Semi-detached
9 CRANSWICK CLOSE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3NH	£125,000	20/12/2023	Semi-detached
62 WANSFORD CLOSE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3NQ	£127,000	17/11/2023	Semi-detached
14 DRIFFIELD WAY, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3RD	£157,500	14/10/2022	Semi-detached
27 CRANSWICK CLOSE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3NH	£157,500	30/09/2022	Semi-detached
5 GANSTEAD WAY, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3SY	£165,000	30/09/2022	Semi-detached
41 SLEDMERE CLOSE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3LA	£122,000	15/09/2022	Semi-detached
29 WANSFORD CLOSE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3LB	£147,000	14/09/2022	Semi-detached
346 LOW GRANGE AVENUE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3JZ	£127,500	12/08/2022	Semi-detached
27 WANSFORD CLOSE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3LB	£175,000	29/07/2022	Semi-detached
21 MAINSFORTH DRIVE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3RN	£150,000	10/06/2022	Semi-detached
8 GANSTEAD WAY, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3SY	£116,000	27/05/2022	Semi-detached
23 DRIFFIELD WAY, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3RD	£130,000	04/05/2022	Semi-detached
54 WANSFORD CLOSE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3NQ	£106,000	08/04/2022	Semi-detached
3 WANSFORD CLOSE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3LB	£117,000	31/03/2022	Semi-detached
8 SLEDMERE CLOSE, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3LA	£117,000	18/03/2022	Semi-detached
20 DRIFFIELD WAY, BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS23 3RD	£125,000	04/03/2022	Semi-detached

Area average: £136,025 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 25.6%

10y growth 41.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Stockton-on-Tees. Series: Semi-detached. As of February 2026.

1y (index) 1.6%

5y (index) 20.4%

10y (index) 36.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Stockton-on-Tees. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £662/mo

Realistic £736/mo

Optimistic £810/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stockton-on-Tees.

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

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View TS23 3LA

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Unknown	0.3 miles
Bus stop	Unknown	0.4 miles
Bus stop	Newton Bewley	0.5 miles
Shop	Antonio Edwards	0.6 miles
Train station	Billingham	1.5 miles
Train station	Middlesbrough	3.7 miles
University	Teesside University	4.2 miles
Hospital	Butterwick Hospice	4.3 miles
University	Durham University, Queen's Campus	4.5 miles
Hospital	Middleton St.George Hospital	9.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	31
Anti-social behaviour	13
Burglary	10
Other theft	9
Vehicle crime	9
Criminal damage and arson	7
Public order	6
Other crime	4
Drugs	3
Possession of weapons	2
Robbery	2
Bicycle theft	1
Shoplifting	1
Total incidents	98

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Bewley Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 18 Apr 2013
Bishopton PRU	Other	0.6 miles	Good — 12 Jul 2017
Oakdene Primary Academy	Primary	0.7 miles	Outstanding — 13 Mar 2024
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 14 Feb 2014
St Michael's Catholic Academy	Secondary	0.9 miles	Good — 10 Nov 2022

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, High Grange, TS23	£700/mo	2	0.4 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £700/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.5%

Max investor price (0.8%) £87,500

Target investor price (1%) £70,000

Gross yield 6%

Cost-to-rent ratio 16.7×

Monthly cashflow £54/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 1.6%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).