Summary - 55 OCEAN ROAD SOUTH SHIELDS NE33 2JJ
7 bed 1 bath End of Terrace
High-yield seafront investment with immediate rental income potential.
Proven HMO income reported: £3,559 pcm (£42,708 pa)
Seven let rooms reportedly with private bathrooms (seller information)
Planning decision notice confirms change-of-use permission for HMO
Freehold tenure; offered for online auction 11 Dec 2025
Area very deprived with very high crime — affects management risk
Property pre-1900 solid brick; wall insulation assumed absent
Double glazing pre-2002, EPC D, older gas boiler and radiators
HMO licence renewal in progress; buyers must verify compliance
This seven-bedroom end-of-terrace on Ocean Road is presented as a proven income generator and suits investors seeking an operational HMO near South Shields seafront. The seller states all seven rooms have private bathrooms and provides compliance certificates; a decision notice also confirms planning permission for change of use. The property is offered freehold and will be sold at online auction on 11 December 2025.
Occupying a prime coastal location within walking distance of the beach, parks and town centre, the building’s period character — high ceilings and bay windows — supports strong rental appeal to tourists and longer-term tenants. The seller reports gross income of £42,708 pa and notes rents have not been increased for over two and a half years, indicating potential upside.
Buyers should note material drawbacks plainly: the area records very high crime and very high deprivation, which affects tenant profiles and management requirements. The building is pre-1900 solid brick with assumed no wall insulation; glazing and heating are older (double glazing installed before 2002, mains gas boiler and radiators) and the EPC rating is D. The HMO licence renewal is in progress; purchasers must verify licensing, documents and income figures independently.
This lot suits experienced HMO operators or investors comfortable with auction purchase, on-site management and short-term refurbishment to increase yields. All details, certificates and income information are reportedly available from the seller, but prospective buyers must complete their own due diligence before bidding.
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