Sold STC Semi-detached

125 MIDDLE DRIVE

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, PONTELAND, NORTHUMBERLAND NE20 9DS

3 beds 2 baths 1,345 sq ft Listed 24 May 2018 (-2979d)

£399,950

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (NE20 9DS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 125 MIDDLE DRIVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, PONTELAND, NORTHUMBERLAND NE20 9DS |
| Price | £399,950 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Floor area | 125 m² |
| Last sold | £393,000 Sep 2018 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 10/06/2028
- **Current heating cost:** £944/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,960

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£60)
- G (£350 - £450)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9698-7041-7266-5298-0970)

## Description

Externally, the Front Garden is mainly gravelled with ample parking, planted borders and is screened with mature shrubs and trees to the front. Double gates to the side lead to the garage and additional parking area to the rear. The delightful Rear Garden is South facing, with a patio with lawn beyond and a range of plants and shrubs, beyond which there is a further, long lawned and very private garden, perfect for family use.

**Reception Hall** -

**Lounge** - 7.19m x 4.01m (23'7 x 13'2) -

**Study** - 2.82m x 2.44m (9'3 x 8') -

**Conservatory** - 3.28m x 2.49m (10'9 x 8'2) -

**Dining Room/Bedroom 4** - 3.66m x 4.57m (into bay) (12' x 15' (into bay)) -

**Breakfasting Kitchen** - 2.74m x 4.70m (into bay) (9' x 15'5 (into bay)) -

**Utility/Side Hall** -

**Bedroom 1** - 3.86m x 3.73m (12'8 x 12'3) -

**Bathroom/Wc** - 2.29m x 2.13m (7'6 x 7') -

**First Floor Landing** -

**Bedroom 2** - 3.73m x 3.00m (12'3 x 9'10) -

**Bedroom 3** - 4.01m x 2.44m (13'2 x 8') -

**Shower/Wc** - 2.41m x 1.91m (7'11 x 6'3) -

**Double Garage** - 5.99m x 5.23m (19'8 x 17'2) -

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## Floorplans

- ![floor plan.jpg](/listings/photos/73409681/1298050) - floor plan.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/73409681/1298053) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #4288486
- **Address:** 125 Middle Drive, Ponteland, NE20 9DS
- **Certificate Issued:** 16/06/2008
- **Work Completed:** 24/11/2006
- **Items:** 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #14077851
- **Address:** 125 Middle Drive, Ponteland, NE20 9DS
- **Certificate Issued:** 21/06/2020
- **Work Completed:** 01/06/2020
- **Items:** 15 window(s), 3 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 125 MIDDLE DRIVE, PONTELAND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE20 9DS | £393,000 | 07/09/2018 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 119 MIDDLE DRIVE, PONTELAND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE20 9DS | £430,000 | 16/06/2023 | Detached |
| 1 OLD STATION COURT, PONTELAND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE20 9NT | £355,000 | 03/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 109 MIDDLE DRIVE, PONTELAND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE20 9DS | £552,000 | 04/10/2022 | Detached |
| 17 OLD STATION COURT, PONTELAND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE20 9NT | £320,000 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 168 MIDDLE DRIVE, PONTELAND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE20 9DT | £460,000 | 01/03/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £491,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £378,333 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £306,509 (7 Semi-detached, NE20, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +30.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £611/mo
- **Realistic:** £679/mo
- **Optimistic:** £747/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £529/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.17% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £84,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £67,900

*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:** £3,200/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -14%
- **10y growth:** 1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Northumberland; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 6.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 47.3%

## 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

Floor area

125 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£393,000 Sep 2018

Price per m²

£3,200/m²

Local average

£306,509 (+30.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (32,873 of 33,755)

Street crime

19 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

3/4 Bed Semi Detached Dormer Bungalow
Beautifully Presented & Appointed
Considerable Character & Charm
23' Lounge with French Doors
Study & Conservatory
Bath & Shower Rooms
Detached Double Garage
Fabulous Family Gardens
Enviable Location
Great Family Property

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

This beautifully presented and appointed 3/4 bedroomed semi detached dormer bungalow, has been a much loved family home and offers considerable character and charm, within an enviable location on this highly sought after estate. With deceptively spacious accommodation, gas fired central heating and sealed unit double glazing, the Reception Hall leads to the 23' Lounge, with deep coved ceiling and French doors to the rear garden. The Dining Room also has a deep coved ceiling and bay to the front. There is a Study, which opens through to the Conservatory, with archway to the lounge and doors to the rear garden. The Breakfasting Kitchen is fitted with a range of hand painted wall and base units, with electric Leisure range style cooker with extractor over and bay to the front. The Utility/Side Hall has plumbing for a washer and stable style door to the side. Bedroom 1 is to the front. The family Bathroom/WC is fitted with a contemporary white suite with modern chrome fittings comprising wc with concealed cistern, vanity unit with wash basin and 'P' shaped bath with shower mixer, separate mains shower and curved screen. Stairs lead from the hall to the First Floor Landing with storage cupboards and Velux roof light. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are both doubles, have fitted wardrobes and are to the rear. There is a Shower/WC with low level wc, wall mounted wash basin and shower cubicle with mains shower unit. The Double Garage is detached with 2 sets of double doors, electric lights, power points and storage area.

Externally, the Front Garden is mainly gravelled with ample parking, planted borders and is screened with mature shrubs and trees to the front. Double gates to the side lead to the garage and additional parking area to the rear. The delightful Rear Garden is South facing, with a patio with lawn beyond and a range of plants and shrubs, beyond which there is a further, long lawned and very private garden, perfect for family use.

Reception Hall -

Lounge - 7.19m x 4.01m (23'7 x 13'2) -

Study - 2.82m x 2.44m (9'3 x 8') -

Conservatory - 3.28m x 2.49m (10'9 x 8'2) -

Dining Room/Bedroom 4 - 3.66m x 4.57m (into bay) (12' x 15' (into bay)) -

Breakfasting Kitchen - 2.74m x 4.70m (into bay) (9' x 15'5 (into bay)) -

Utility/Side Hall -

Bedroom 1 - 3.86m x 3.73m (12'8 x 12'3) -

Bathroom/Wc - 2.29m x 2.13m (7'6 x 7') -

First Floor Landing -

Bedroom 2 - 3.73m x 3.00m (12'3 x 9'10) -

Bedroom 3 - 4.01m x 2.44m (13'2 x 8') -

Shower/Wc - 2.41m x 1.91m (7'11 x 6'3) -

Double Garage - 5.99m x 5.23m (19'8 x 17'2) -

Listed by

Ponteland

Goodfellows (estate agents)

Reference: 73409681

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 11/06/2018

Expiry date: 10/06/2028

Current heating cost: £944/year

Potential heating cost: £819/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £12,960

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

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£60)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

floor plan.jpg

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #4288486

Property Details

Street: 125 Middle Drive

Town: Ponteland

Postcode: NE20 9DS

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 16/06/2008

Work Completed: 24/11/2006

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #14077851

Property Details

Street: 125 Middle Drive

Town: Ponteland

Postcode: NE20 9DS

Installation Details

Items: 15 windows and 3 doors

Certificate Issued: 21/06/2020

Work Completed: 01/06/2020

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	07/09/2018 (7 years ago)	£393,000	—

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
Same street 119 MIDDLE DRIVE, PONTELAND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE20 9DS	£430,000	16/06/2023	Detached
1 OLD STATION COURT, PONTELAND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE20 9NT	£355,000	03/04/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 109 MIDDLE DRIVE, PONTELAND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE20 9DS	£552,000	04/10/2022	Detached
17 OLD STATION COURT, PONTELAND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE20 9NT	£320,000	15/07/2022	Semi-detached
168 MIDDLE DRIVE, PONTELAND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE20 9DT	£460,000	01/03/2022	Semi-detached

Street average: £491,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £378,333 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -14%

10y growth 1%

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

1y (index) 6.3%

5y (index) 24.5%

10y (index) 47.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £611/mo

Realistic £679/mo

Optimistic £747/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Northumberland.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Northumberland: £529/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View NE20 9DS

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Darras Hall, Broadway	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Darras Hall, Woodside	0.0 miles
Shop	Boots	0.1 miles
Shop	Co-op Food	0.1 miles
Train station	Airport	2.1 miles
Train station	Callerton Parkway	2.4 miles
University	Campus for Ageing and Vitality	6.2 miles
Hospital	Ferndene - Children and Young Peoples Inpatient Service	6.7 miles
University	Newcastle University	7.0 miles
Hospital	The Rutherford Cancer Centre North East	11.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	15
Other crime	1
Robbery	1
Vehicle crime	1
Violence and sexual offences	1
Total incidents	19

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
Darras Hall Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Outstanding — 11 Dec 2023
Ponteland High School	Secondary	0.9 miles	Good — 6 Jul 2023
Ponteland Community Primary School	Primary	1.0 miles	Good — 11 Dec 2023
Ponteland Primary School	Primary	1.3 miles	Good — 2 Mar 2017
Emily Wilding Davison School	Other	1.4 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.17%

Max investor price (0.8%) £84,875

Target investor price (1%) £67,900

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).