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

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 8 BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, MIDDLESBROUGH TS5 6JQ |
| Price | £110,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 140 m² |
| Last sold | £100,000 Jan 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 20/06/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £1,661/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £18,175

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- A3 (£1,500 - £2,700)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- G (£350 - £450)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/3639-0226-7000-0619-7222)

## Description

FINE INNER TERRACED HOME - HUGE POTENTIAL.  Sitting just of Linthorpe road, close to the 'village' and its many amenities is this spacious three bedroom, two reception room property.  Located with ease of access to Teesside University, Linthorpe Village, James Cook Hospital and Middlesbrough town centre, it should attract a great deal of interest from a host of potential buyers.  There are options abound as to how to best utilise the space on offer and an internal viewing is suggested to appreciate what may be possible.  Briefly it comprises; lobby, hall, lounge, lounge/diner, kitchen/breakfast room, bathroom/wc.  The first floor has three bedrooms as well as a separate WC.  here is also loft space that, subject to the relevant consents and changes, could offer further accommodation. Outside, there is a forecourt to the front and a generously sized rear yard.  T  With gas central heating and extensive double glazing, an early viewing is recommended.

* * LARGE THREE BEDROOM TERRACE * * THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS * *  LOFT ROOM * * LARGE KITCHEN * * EPC RATING D * * TWO LARGE RECEPTION ROOMS * *

**Entrance Hall** - 

**Lounge** - 4.0 x 4.92 (13'1" x 16'1") - 

**Lounge/Diner** - 2.84 x 4.32 (9'3" x 14'2") - 

**Kitchen/Breakfast** - 4.8m (max) x 4.90 (15'8" (max) x 16'0") - 

**Bathroom/Wc** - 

**First Floor - Landing** - 

**Bedroom** - 4.7 x 4.3 (15'5" x 14'1") - 

**Bedroom** - 4.2 x 3.2 (13'9" x 10'5") - 

**Bedroom** - 2.3 x 2.6 (7'6" x 8'6") - 

**Wc** - 

**External - Front Yard & Rear Yard** -

## Property Photos

- ![IMG_1871.jpg](/listings/photos/86221989/1606333) - IMG_1871.jpg
- ![IMG_2645.jpeg](/listings/photos/86221989/1606334) - IMG_2645.jpeg
- ![IMG_2644.jpeg](/listings/photos/86221989/1606335) - IMG_2644.jpeg
- ![IMG_2643.jpeg](/listings/photos/86221989/1606336) - IMG_2643.jpeg
- ![IMG_2641.jpeg](/listings/photos/86221989/1606337) - IMG_2641.jpeg
- ![IMG_2640.jpeg](/listings/photos/86221989/1606338) - IMG_2640.jpeg

## Floorplans

- ![8bensonstreet-High.jpg](/listings/photos/86221989/1606339) - 8bensonstreet-High.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/86221989/1606340) - EE Rating

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JQ | £100,000 | 17/01/2025 | 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 BROMPTON ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JU | £60,000 | 22/07/2025 | 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 |
| [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 |
| [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 |
| 124 AYRESOME PARK ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6EX | £111,000 | 10/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 46 CHIPCHASE ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6EY | £98,000 | 05/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 37 BROMPTON ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JX | £118,500 | 01/09/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 23 BENSON STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6JQ | £70,000 | 20/08/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £111,136 (11 sales)
**Area average:** £87,375 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £127,802 (47 Terraced, TS5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -13.9%

## 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):** £549/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.64% (weak for cashflow)
- **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:** £786/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 19.1%
- **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)
