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Maxwell Street, Bensham, Gateshead
To rentReduced 30 Oct 2026
£700 pcm£162 pw

Maxwell Street, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 4TX

1bedroom
1bathroom
Ground Flattype
Unfurnishedfurnishing

Listed 9 days ago · price reduced 30 Oct 2026 · Gateshead

How the price compares

This home£700 pcm
Median 1 bed in NE8£695 pcm22 homes listed
Difference+1%in line with the area

Key features

  • ONE BEDROOM
  • GROUND FLOOR FLAT
  • CLOSE TO AMENITIES
  • COUNCIL TAX BAND A
  • REAR YARD
  • POPULAR AREA

About this home

Belle Vue Estates are delighted to offer to the rental market this GROUND FLOOR flat located on Maxwell Street within Bensham. The accommodation boasts gas central heating and double glazing throughout.

The internal layout briefly comprises entrance hallway, living room to the rear of the property, fitted kitchen, double bedroom and good size bathroom.

Externally to the front elevation is a walled town garden with wrought iron gate. To the rear is a private yard with gated access to the service lane.

Maxwell Street is just off Saltwell Road in Bensham, Gateshead. The property is ideally located for nearby amenities including shops, schools and the very popular Saltwell Park.

The area benefits from excellent transport links connecting to Gateshead town centre, Newcastle city centre, Team Valley retail park and the Metro Centre. A frequent bus service links to the local Metro station for travel further afield.

ENTRANCE HALLWAY 17' 10" x 3' 3" x 10' 11" (5.437m x 1.007m x 3.333m) A traditional front door allows access into the entrance hallway with good size built in cupboard offering excellent storage options. The hallway is warmed via a central heating radiator and also has laminate flooring.

LIVING ROOM 15' 5" x 15' 2" (4.718m x 4.644m) A double glazed window overlooks the rear courtyard. The good size living room has a feature fireplace and hearth with coal effect gas fire. Built in storage cupboard, double central heating radiator and laminate flooring.

KITCHEN 11' 2" x 8' 5" (3.407m x 2.566m) The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units and drawers with contrasting work surfaces. Fitted with a stainless steel sink and drainer unit also plumbing for a washing machine. A wall mounted combi boiler is housed within the kitchen, partially tiled walls and vinyl flooring. Space for slot in oven with overhead integrated extractor hood. Warmed via a central heating radiator, double glazed window and external door to the rear elevation.

BEDROOM 13' 2" x 13' 6" (4.037m x 4.138m) Good size double bedroom located to the front of the property. The room is bright and airy and boasts neutral decor and fitted carpet. The double glazed window offers views over the front town garden.

BATHROOM 11' 4" x 4' 5" (3.466m x 1.353m) The bathroom comprises white panelled bath with overhead shower, pedestal hand basin and low level WC. Partially tiled / partial UPVC walls also PVC ceiling. Warmed via a central heating radiator, vinyl flooring and double glazed window with privacy glass.

EXTERNALLY Walled town garden with wrought iron gate to the front elevation. Private yard with gated access into the rear service lane.

DISCLAIMER These details have been prepared by our agency staff using both information provided to us by the landlord and following internal inspection. Please be advised particulars may still be awaiting verification and approval from the landlord and therefore should not be relied for anything other than general information. Fixtures and fittings included are to be agreed with the landlord. Internal measurements are taken as a guide only for prospective tenants and may not be precise. Please call our office for further detailed information on any points if unclear, in order for us to gain clarification from the landlord.

Property details

Property type
Ground Flat
Council tax band
A
Furnishing
Unfurnished
Available from
Now
Deposit
£700
Tenancy
Long term
Parking
On street
Garden
Back garden
Heating
Gas, Gas central
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Accessibility
Ground floor

Location

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  • Dunston Station1.1 mi
  • Gateshead Stadium Tram Stop1.3 mi
  • Newcastle Central Station1.6 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in NE8 over the last 12 months: flat £107k · terraced £176k · semi-detached £165k · detached £240k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
26 Maxwell Street
Gateshead NE8 4TX
Flat
Leasehold
6 Feb 2026£85,000
24 Maxwell Street
Gateshead NE8 4TX
Flat
Leasehold
6 Jun 2025£57,500
41 Maxwell Street
Gateshead NE8 4TX
Flat
Leasehold
14 Feb 2025£79,250

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in NE8

Renting costs

Typical income needed£21,000a year, at 30 times the monthly rent
Holding deposit cap£162one week's rent
Tenancy deposit cap£808five weeks' rent

Caps follow the Tenant Fees Act 2019 (England). Referencing rules vary by agent; Scotland and Wales have their own rules.

Listed by Belle Vue Estates, Low Fell on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 30 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 30/10/2026.

As well as paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following permitted payments. Permitted payments For properties in England, the Tenant Fees Act 2019 means that in addition to rent, lettings agents can only charge tenants (or anyone acting on the tenant's behalf) the following permitted payments: Holding deposits (a maximum of 1 week's rent); Deposits (a maximum deposit of 5 weeks' rent for annual rent below £50,000, or 6 weeks' rent for annual rental of £50,000 and above); Payments to change a tenancy agreement eg. change of sharer (capped at £50 or, if higher, any reasonable costs); Payments associated with early termination of a tenancy (capped at the landlord's loss or the agent's reasonably incurred costs); Where required, utilities (electricity, gas or other fuel, water, sewerage), communication services "telephone, internet, cable/satellite television), TV licence; Council tax (payable to the billing authority); Interest payments for the late payment of rent (up to 3% above Bank of England's annual percentage rate); Reasonable costs for replacement of lost keys or other security devices; Contractual damages in the event of the tenant's default of a tenancy agreement; and Any other permitted payments under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and regulations applicable at the relevant time. For properties in Wales, the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act 2019 means that in addition to rent, lettings agents can only charge tenants the following permitted payments Holding deposits (a maximum of 1 week's rent); Security deposits; Where required, utilities (electricity, gas or other fuel, water, sewerage), communication services "telephone, internet, cable/satellite television), TV licence; Council tax (payable to the billing authority); Payments for the late payment of rent (where required under the tenancy agreement); A breach of a term of the contract (where required under the tenancy agreement); and Any other permitted payments under the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act and regulations applicable at the relevant time. Tenant protection In addition to publishing relevant fees, lettings agents are also required to publish details of: the redress scheme they are a member of; and the name of the approved or designated Client Money Protection scheme they are a member of (if any). Please note that lettings agents are required by law to publish on their websites information for potential tenants about relevant fees, redress schemes and client money protection schemes (including the names of those schemes). Relevant fees must also be published on third party websites, such as Rightmove. For properties to rent in England and Wales, details of the agent's membership of any redress scheme and client money protection scheme must also be published with their fees on Rightmove. It is the agent's responsibility to ensure that all relevant information is provided to Rightmove and is up to date and accurate. If the relevant information does not appear here, the agent may have included it within the property description.

Agent disclaimer

Disclaimer - Property reference 24maxwell. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Belle Vue Estates, Low Fell. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

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