Freehold upper flat with three bedrooms and private rear yard
Very affordable price — realistic entry for first-time buyers or investors
Close to South Tyneside Hospital, Metro station and bus links
EPC rating D; double glazing installed before 2002
Cavity walls likely uninsulated — energy efficiency improvement needed
Above-average local crime and very deprived wider area
On-street parking only; small external space
Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, very low council tax
This freehold upper flat offers an affordable entry into South Shields housing stock, with three bedrooms and a private rear yard. The property is compact but well laid out, with a separate living room, fitted kitchen, and bathroom. Its location close to South Tyneside Hospital and the nearby Metro station makes it convenient for commuters and healthcare workers.
The flat presents clear potential for first-time buyers or investors prepared to update sympathetic period features. The accommodation is immediately habitable but would benefit from targeted improvements — especially energy-efficiency upgrades such as wall insulation and modern glazing — to improve comfort and running costs. The EPC rating is D and double glazing appears to pre-date 2002.
Buyers should note the local context: the area is classed as very deprived with above-average crime statistics and a generally hard-pressed local demographic. On-street parking only and a small rear yard limit outside space and vehicle convenience. Positively, broadband speeds are fast, mobile signal is excellent, and council tax is very low (Band A), helping reduce ongoing costs.
At the listed price this property represents a low-cost purchase with straightforward rental or owner-occupation prospects in a well-connected urban location. It suits someone seeking a budget-friendly first home or an investor targeting steady rental demand close to transport links and the hospital.
