Bensham Crescent, Gateshead, NE8
By Purplebricks
£ 80,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Purplebricks says ..
DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS……. Two bedroom first floor flat in this quiet area of Bensham Crescent, Gateshead. Larger than average, this perfect starter/ investment property would make an ideal purchase for any buyer looking for a ready made home in a quiet location. Entering the property up the s...
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom first-floor flat in Bensham Crescent, Gateshead, presents a mixed bag for potential buyers. The property’s location is a key strength, with its proximity to highly-rated primary schools, and relatively easy access to Newcastle by public transportation. The exterior appears well-maintained, suggesting a structurally sound building.
However, the interior images reveal a need for significant modernisation. The décor, kitchen, and bathroom fixtures appear outdated, and would require updating. While the property has a small backyard, it’s essentially a paved area, limiting outdoor space. The lack of square footage information on the property listing makes an informed comparison with nearby properties difficult.
Overall, the property offers a relatively affordable entry point to the Gateshead housing market, particularly appealing to first-time buyers or investors. The need for modernisation must be factored into any purchase decision. Buyers should also carefully assess the extent of necessary repairs and renovations before making an offer.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 4
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 621.08
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 265,000.00 £Increased by 2.60 %
- Est sale value
- 164,586.20 £Increased by 9.05 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,270.00 £/moDecreased by 15.05 %
- Est letting value
- 621.08 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 5.75 %Decreased by 17.27 %
- Crime Rate
- 3.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
Purplebricks created the listing.
Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan'S Church Of England Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Outstanding | 0.09 KM |
| Eslington Primary School | Community Special School | Outstanding | 0.17 KM |
| Teams Children'S Centre | Children's Centre Linked Site | 0.52 KM | |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School | Local Authority Nursery School | Outstanding | 0.53 KM |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School | Community School | Outstanding | 0.80 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derwentwater Road | £ 45,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Goodwood Avenue | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Fourth Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Hedley Street | £ 125,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| November Courtyard | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | 7728 | NCL | 1.74 KM |
| Dunston | 7744 | DOT | 2.28 KM |
| Manors | 7603 | MAS | 2.85 KM |
| Metrocentre | 7725 | MCE | 4.90 KM |
| Heworth | 7766 | HEW | 7.29 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensham Crescent, Gateshead, NE8 | £ 120,000 | BUY | 3 / 10 | 0.02 KM |
| Bensham Crescent, GATESHEAD, Tyne and Wear, NE8 | £ 75,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.02 KM |
| Bensham Crescent, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 | £ 65,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.02 KM |
| 1/1A Tynevale Terrace, Bensham, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE8 2XY | £ 100,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.10 KM |
| Bramwell Court, Derwentwater Road, Gateshead | £ 80,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.21 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Bensham Crescent | £ 75,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 29 Bensham Crescent | £ 52,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 31 Bensham Crescent | £ 32,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 21 Bensham Crescent | £ 12,300 | 0.02 KM |
| 22 Bensham Crescent | £ 8,000 | 0.02 KM |