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Gowan Court, Jarrow

North East

£130,000

Listed on 06/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
End Of Terrace

Features

  • Garden

Description

This three-bedroom freehold home is situated in Jarrow town centre, close to the Viking Shopping Centre, local bus services and Jarrow Metro Station, with access to the A19 and Tyne Tunnel nearby. The listing describes the property as needing modernisation and updating, offering scope for a buyer to refresh the accommodation to suit their requirements. Gas central heating, UPVC double glazing and an enclosed rear garden are stated benefits. The EPC rating is C and the council tax band is A. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, guest WC, kitchen and a lounge overlooking the rear garden. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property is offered for sale by private treaty, and its town-centre position provides convenient access to local amenities and transport links.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

52out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £130,000, this three-bedroom home has a light-refresh canvas rather than a major renovation job: the photographed rooms are usable, while the kitchen and bathroom finishes are dated and the simple interiors could be brought up to date. The visible frontage and roof appear generally maintained, and the listing describes an enclosed rear garden and useful town-centre transport links.

The overall score is 52/100 (D), reflecting a weaker opportunity rather than a clear value win. Floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged; the available information also does not establish how much value the improvements could add.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated, apparently serviceable kitchen and bathroom finishes to give the home a more contemporary feel.
  • Update the plain interior finishes with redecoration and a considered refresh of the photographed living spaces.
  • Make use of the three-bedroom layout, enclosed rear garden and town-centre access to amenities and transport.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Gowan Court, Jarrow
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Jarrow (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)

    0.3 miles

    Metro · Jarrow

  • Howdon (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)

    0.9 miles

    Metro · Howdon

  • Bede (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)

    1.1 miles

    Metro · Bede

  • Hadrian Road (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)

    1.2 miles

    Metro · Hadrian Road

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£531
Based on a loan of £97,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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