Highbury Place, North Shields
North East
£205,000
Listed on 15/10/2026
Listed on 15/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Semi DetachedFeatures
- Garden
Description
This two-bedroom freehold semi-detached house in North Shields has an open-plan living and dining room, a separate kitchen and a bathroom on the ground floor. Upstairs are two double bedrooms and a separate WC. The listing describes the property as needing updating, offering scope for a buyer to modernise it to their requirements. A large wraparound rear garden provides outdoor space, with potential for gardening and outdoor use.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
51out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This two-bedroom semi in North Shields has a practical layout, usable open-plan living and a fitted kitchen that appears ready to use. The dated bathroom, minor interior marks and worn carpets offer scope for a light refresh, while the wraparound garden is the standout canvas: clearance and basic maintenance could make more of its outdoor space. The estimated works are £3,500–£7,500, and the overall score is 51/100, grade D (Weak Opportunity), so the project has appeal but is not a strong all-round opportunity on the information available.
The £205,000 asking price cannot yet be judged against local value per square foot because the floor area is missing. The purchase plus renovation midpoint is about £210,500, but without usable floor area or a stated resale value, the economics remain difficult to assess.
Key opportunities
- Clear and maintain the wraparound garden, with scope to make better use of its outdoor space.
- Refresh the dated bathroom finishes and carry out minor redecoration.
- Retain the fitted, serviceable kitchen and focus the light project on targeted improvements.
Key risks
None recorded.
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