Property profile

74 Colombo SquareWorsdell Drive

Map showing 74 Colombo Square, Worsdell Drive, Gateshead

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Estimated sale price

£170,000

Flats sold in Bridges

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold30 Jan 2026
£150,000Change since last sale: +£20,000 (+13%)
Annualised change
+22% per yearGateshead annualised change (flats) since 2026: +0.9% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £176 per sq ft
£193 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£17 per sq ft (+9.6%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Bridges
£135,000Estimate vs local median: +£35,000 (+26%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Semi-Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period2003-2006
Floor area82 m² / 883 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level2
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection25 Feb 2019

Sales history

DatePriceChange
30 Jan 2026£150,000+7%
09 Dec 2022£140,000+11%
01 May 2019£125,750-27%
31 Oct 2007£172,000-

Local market

Property prices in Bridges

Median price: £160,000
Price per sq ft: £187
Sales (last 12 months): 93
Typical range (middle 50%): £122K – £190K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £187 per square foot) in Bridges area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £334,995.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bridges over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£248,750£204
Semi-Detached20£175,000£194
Terraced14£175,000£183
Flats53£135,000£176

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bridges

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridges.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202,000£127,000£172,500£138,750
2017£247,500£134,000£149,950£161,000
2018£270,000£129,995£145,750£148,000
2019£219,000£122,500£143,000£133,500
2020£239,000£103,000£145,000£157,500
2021£215,125£115,000£160,000£138,000
2022£212,500£137,750£149,950£139,000
2023£280,000£130,000£173,000£169,500
2024£294,995£120,000£175,000£172,498
2025£304,995£135,000£167,000£195,000
2026£134,500£176,500£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridges.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridges.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177£204£130£117
2017£140£182£174£124
2018£276£183£157£147
2019£175£189£188£140
2020£183£179£174£131
2021£211£179£178£130
2022£195£198£195£153
2023£274£219£170£153
2024£236£191£206£176
2025£224£179£216£183
2026£171£195£193
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridges.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bridges in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 2DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 2DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Mar 202629, Colombo Square, Gateshead, NE8 2DFFlatsLeasehold£108,500
30 Jan 202674, Colombo Square, Gateshead, NE8 2DFFlatsLeasehold£150,000
23 Jan 20261, Colombo Square, Gateshead, NE8 2DFFlatsLeasehold£130,000
23 Oct 202510, Colombo Square, Gateshead, NE8 2DFFlatsLeasehold£117,000
20 Aug 202595, Colombo Square, Gateshead, NE8 2DFFlatsLeasehold£74,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Colombo Square, Worsdell Drive, GatesheadLeasehold49 m²£130,000 (2026)
2 Colombo Square, Worsdell Drive, GatesheadLeasehold55 m²£148,000 (2023)
3 Colombo Square, Worsdell Drive, GatesheadLeasehold44 m²£115,000 (2015)
4 Colombo Square, Worsdell Drive, GatesheadLeasehold54 m²£124,100 (2007)
5 Colombo Square, Worsdell Drive, GatesheadLeasehold43 m²£114,750 (2007)
6 Colombo Square, Worsdell Drive, GatesheadLeasehold64 m²£150,000 (2022)
7 Colombo Square, Worsdell Drive, GatesheadLeasehold53 m²£125,000 (2023)
8 Colombo Square, Worsdell Drive, GatesheadLeasehold60 m²£131,000 (2022)
9 Colombo Square, Worsdell Drive, GatesheadLeasehold66 m²£145,000 (2023)
10 Colombo Square, Worsdell Drive, GatesheadLeasehold38 m²£117,000 (2025)

Area insights for NE8 2DF

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Overview

Postcode NE8 2DF is located in a major urban area, within the Bridges area of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Gateshead Town area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gateshead Town is £45,292 per year. The median sale price in Bridges is £160,000 (around £187 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £122,000 and £190,000. The nearest station is Newcastle, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Windmill Hills Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Gateshead Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,263 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Gateshead Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.1%

Approximately 10.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Gateshead Town is £45,292 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 185 ft away from NE8 2DF.

Flood risk

No risk

Gateshead Town near NE8 2DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newcastle located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE8 2DF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Newcastle

N/A

Walking directions to Newcastle
0.7 mi

Manors

N/A

Walking directions to Manors

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE8 2DF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWindmill Hills ParkMediumWalking directions to Windmill Hills Park
0.4 miRedheugh Bridge ParkSmallWalking directions to Redheugh Bridge Park

Area Profile

Population
130
Population density
19,403 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.84(+63%)
Public order
22.77(+178%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.86(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.02(-12%)
Burglary
7.29(+63%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
100
78.74%
Other White
12
9.45%
African
6
4.72%
Other Asian
2
1.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
1.57%
Total population: 127

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
82.95%
Level 3 (A level)
10
7.75%
No qualifications
5
3.88%
Apprenticeship
3
2.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
2
1.55%
Total 16+ residents: 129

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
60.67%
Owns with a mortgage
23
25.84%
Other social rented
6
6.74%
Social rents from council
3
3.37%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.25%
Total households: 89

Schools

In the NE8 2DF postcode area, located within Gateshead Town, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE8 2DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryNorth East Futures UTCUniversity technical college

Requires improvement

0.5 miNot applicableGateshead Jewish Nursery SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableTashbar Boys NurseryOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE8 2DF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE8 2DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHeron Foods10 West Street, Gateshead, NE8 1BHWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miIceland7-8 West Street, Gateshead, NE8 1BHWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miTesco Extra1 Trinity Square, Gateshead, NE8 1AGWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miEEF7-9 High West Street, Gateshead, NE8 1EHWalking directions to EEF
0.4 miArch Convenience StoreForth Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3NYWalking directions to Arch Convenience Store