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Northcote Street, South Shields
For sale
£53,500Guide price

Northcote Street, South Shields, NE33 4DJ

2bedrooms
Flattype

Listed 9 days ago · South Shields

How the price compares

This home£53,500
Median 2 bed in NE33£105k87 homes listed · £147 per sq ft
Difference-49%below the area median

Key features

  • ONLY OVER 60s are eligible for the Home for Life from Homewise (incorporating a Lifetime Lease)
  • Council Tax Band A
  • SAVINGS against the full price of this property typically range from 20% to 50% for a Lifetime Lease
  • Contemporary Modern Decor Throughout
  • Actual price paid depends on individuals' age and personal circumstances (and property criteria)
  • Superb First Time Home Ready To Move Into
  • Plan allows customers to purchase a % share of the property value (UP TO 50%) to safeguard for the future
  • Dean Road For Shops, Bus Links, Chichester Metro Station & Westoe RFC
  • CALL for a PERSONALISED QUOTE or use the CALCULATOR on the HOMEWISE website for an indicative saving
  • The full listed price of this property is £80,000

About this home

OVER 60s can secure this property with a HOME FOR LIFE from HOMEWISE

Through the Home for Life Plan from Homewise, those AGED 60 OR OVER can purchase a Lifetime Lease and a share of the property value to safeguard for the future. The cost to purchase the Lifetime Lease is always less than the full market value. OVER 60s customers typically save between from 20% To 50%*.

Home for Life Plan guide price for OVERS 60s: The Lifetime Lease price for this property is £53,500 based on an average saving of 33%.

Market Value Price: £80,000

The price you pay will vary according to your age, personal circumstances and requirements and will be adjusted to include any percentage of the property you wish to safeguard. The plan allows customers to purchase a share of the property value (UP TO 50%) to safeguard for the future.

For an indication of what you could save, please use our CALCULATOR on the HOMEWISE website. Please CALL for more information or a PERSONALISED QUOTE. Please note: Homewise DO NOT own this property and it is not exclusively for sale for the over-60s. It is being marketed by Homewise as an example of a property that is currently for sale which could be purchased using a Home For Life Lifetime Lease. If you are not OVER 60 or would like to purchase the property at the full market value of £80,000, please contact the estate agent Andrew Craig.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION This beautifully presented and deceptively spacious two bedroom upper floor flat is sure to appeal to first time buyers and those seeking a well maintained home in a convenient location. Situated on Northcote Street, the property is well placed for local shops and amenities, with main bus routes and Chichester Metro station nearby, making it an ideal choice for commuters.

The accommodation begins with an entrance hall and stairs leading to the first floor landing, where there are two well-proportioned bedrooms positioned to the front.

To the rear, a particularly appealing feature is the open-plan lounge and dining room, providing a generous living space ideal for relaxing and entertaining. This leads through to a spacious kitchen fitted with integrated appliances, offering ample room for everyday cooking and meal preparation.

From the kitchen, an inner hallway provides access to a stylish bathroom suite, complete with a shower over the bath. A further door from the kitchen leads downstairs to the property's private rear yard, providing useful outdoor space.

Presented to an excellent standard throughout, this attractive flat combines spacious accommodation with a practical layout and convenient access to local transport links and amenities.

An ideal starter home, early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space, presentation and location on offer. ENTRANCE

HALLWAY

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

BEDROOM ONE 4.24m (13'11) x 4.04m (13'3)

BEDROOM TWO 2.62m (8'7) x 1.93m (6'4)

LOUNGE DINER 4.32m (14'2) x 5.61m (18'5)

KITCHEN 3.4m (11'2) x 2.01m (6'7)

REAR HALLWAY

BATHROOM 3.28m (10'9) x 1.55m (5'1)

YARD TO REAR

Tenure The property is Leasehold with a term of 999 years from 21 September 1984.

We will provide as much information about tenure as we are able to and in the case of leasehold properties, we can in most cases provide a copy of the lease. They can be complex and buyers are advised to take legal advice upon the full terms of a lease. Where a lease is not readily available we will apply for a copy and this can take time. Broadband & Mobile Coverage The Ofcom website states the average broadband download speed of 12 Mbps and a maximum download speed of 1000 Mbps at this postcode: NE33 4DJ and mobile coverage is provided by EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone. The checker results are predictions and should not be regarded as guaranteed. Council Tax The GOV.UK website states the property is Council Tax Band: A The Agent Of The North Andrew Craig is The Agent of the North and as Chartered Surveyors we can help you with all your Residential and Commercial property needs. Sales, Conveyancing, Lettings, Property Management, Surveys and Valuations. Call now on Money Laundering Regulations Please note that any offers will require you to be financially verified, meaning you'll need to provide us sight of a mortgage in principle, proof of deposit funds, and proof of cash. You'll also need to provide us with full chain details including agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations all buyers will be required to provide us with proof of identification before we can issue acceptance letters and solicitors are instructed. Material Information The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure and lease information, fixtures and fittings and, where the property has been recently constructed, extended or converted, that planning/building regulation consents are in place. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only, as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for purpose. We offer our clients an optional conveyancing service, through panel conveyancing firms, via Move With Us and we receive on average a referral fee of one hundred and ninety four pounds, only on completion of the sale. If you do use this service, the referral fee is included within the amount that you will be quoted by our suppliers. All quotes will also provide details of referral fees payable.

EPC Rating: C

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Suitable as a retirement home.

Property details

Property type
Flat
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Chichester Metro Station0.3 mi
  • South Shields Metro Station0.7 mi
  • Tyne Dock Metro Station1.0 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in NE33 over the last 12 months: terraced £155k · flat £92k · semi-detached £221k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
83 Northcote Street
South Shields NE33 4DJ
Flat
Leasehold
24 Apr 2026£72,000
17 Northcote Street
South Shields NE33 4BY
Other
Freehold
19 Jan 2026£82,000
19 Northcote Street
South Shields NE33 4BY
Flat
Leasehold
30 Oct 2025£65,000
11 Northcote Street
South Shields NE33 4BY
Flat
Leasehold
25 Sept 2025£61,000
67 Northcote Street
South Shields NE33 4DJ
Other
Freehold
1 Sept 2025£75,000
47 - 49, Northcote Street
South Shields NE33 4DJ
Flat
Freehold
21 Aug 2025£130,000
44 Northcote Street
South Shields NE33 4DJ
Terraced
Freehold
8 Aug 2025£44,000
60 Northcote Street
South Shields NE33 4DJ
Flat
Leasehold
13 Jun 2025£66,500
9 Northcote Street
South Shields NE33 4BY
Other
Freehold
14 Feb 2025£70,000
91 Northcote Street
South Shields NE33 4DJ
Other
Freehold
13 Dec 2024£78,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in NE33

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£268£5,350 deposit · £48,150 loan
Stamp Duty£0England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Homewise, Covering Wales & England on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 30 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 30/10/2026.

Agent disclaimer

Disclaimer - Property reference 28749_484337. 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 Homewise, Covering Wales & England. 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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