Summary - 83, Byker Terrace, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE NE6 3AE
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Low-entry, chain-free two-bedroom flat needing renovation — ideal for investors or hands-on buyers..
Chain free ground-floor two-bedroom flat, approx 500 sq ft
Long lease (963 years) — unlikely leasehold resale hurdles
Needs full modernisation: kitchen, bathroom, general redecoration
Solid brick walls likely uninsulated — consider insulation costs
EPC D, Council Tax Band A (very cheap running cost)
Higher-than-average local crime and very deprived area
Shared rear yard; on-street parking only
No flooding risk; excellent mobile signal and fast broadband
Priced for quick sale, this ground-floor two-bedroom flat on Byker Terrace is chain free and offers clear scope for a value-led purchase or rental conversion. At about 500 sq ft, the layout includes an entrance hall, lounge, basic kitchen with shared yard access, bathroom and two double bedrooms — a straightforward canvas for modernisation. The property has a long lease (963 years) which removes a common leasehold obstacle for purchasers.
The building is a solid Victorian terrace with high ceilings and period bay window character to the front, but the flat requires renovation throughout: the kitchen and bathroom are dated, internal finishes need replacing, and the property likely has solid brick walls without added insulation. EPC grade D and council tax band A reflect current energy and running-cost realities; there is mains gas central heating with a boiler and radiators in place.
Location-wise the flat is close to local amenities and transport links in a large urban area, with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal. On-street parking is available and there is a shared rear yard. Note the area shows signs of high deprivation and above-average crime rates; buyers should factor community and letting challenges into planning.
This is a clear buy-to-refurbish opportunity for an investor or a hands-on buyer seeking a low-entry-price home. The lack of major flooding risk and the long lease are positives, but the required modernisation, local socio-economic factors and solid-wall insulation needs are material considerations for cost and planning.
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