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West Park Road, South Shields

North East

£105,000

Listed on 16/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Flat

Features

  • Garden

Description

This two-bedroom ground-floor flat is positioned opposite West Park, with Chichester Metro and South Shields town centre within convenient reach. The accommodation includes an entrance lobby and hall, two bedrooms, a rear-facing lounge, a fitted kitchen and a separate bathroom with a mains-fed shower over the bath. The lounge connects through to the kitchen, while a rear lobby provides access to the bathroom. The listing states that the property has uPVC double glazing and gas central heating from a combi boiler. A rear yard provides outdoor space. The flat is offered for sale by private treaty and is described as freehold; buyers should verify tenure and other material details with their solicitor.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

48out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £105,000, this two-bedroom ground-floor flat opposite West Park has a useful starting point: the photographed lounge and bedroom look clean and usable, and the fitted kitchen appears modern and functional. The bathroom and some decorative finishes are more dated, leaving scope for a light refresh rather than a major renovation; the enclosed rear yard could also benefit from a clean-up. Public transport and town-centre access add to the appeal.

The score is 48/100 (grade E), with value and resale economics still difficult to assess: floor area is missing, so the price cannot yet be compared with local £/sqf. Confirm the floor area and lease details before judging the deal.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated bathroom finishes while retaining the intact bath, basin and WC.
  • Update the individual bedroom and hallway finishes to create a more consistent look.
  • Clean up the enclosed rear yard paving and make better use of the outdoor space.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

West Park Road, South Shields
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Chichester (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)

    0.3 miles

    Metro · Chichester

  • Tyne Dock (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)

    0.5 miles

    Metro · Tyne Dock

  • South Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)

    1.1 miles

    Metro · South Shields

  • Simonside (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)

    1.1 miles

    Metro · Simonside

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£397
Based on a loan of £78,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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