Property profile

4 Middle Cowden Cottages Birtley

Map showing 4, Middle Cowden Cottages, Birtley, Hexham

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£155,000

Terraced sold in Humshaugh

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced 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 sold18 Aug 2021
£115,000Change since last sale: +£42,000 (+37%)
Annualised change
+6.3% per yearNorthumberland annualised change (terraced) since 2021: +4.3% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £206 per sq ft
£221 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£15 per sq ft (+7.2%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Humshaugh
£178,750Estimate vs local median: −£22,000 (−12%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

Estimate calculated .

Property facts

Property typeHouse / Mid-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction periodbefore 1900
Floor area66 m² / 710 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingE
EPC inspection22 May 2020

Sales history

DatePriceChange
18 Aug 2021£115,000+72%
21 Jun 2002£67,000-

Local market

Property prices in Humshaugh

Median price£260,000
Price per sq ft£229
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £478K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £229 per square foot) in Humshaugh area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £920,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Humshaugh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£502,000£289
Semi-Detached10£206,250£215
Terraced14£178,750£206
Flats2£120,000£154

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Humshaugh

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Humshaugh.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£372,500£225,000£136,000
2017£382,250£125,000£133,500
2018£412,475£189,950£186,959
2019£340,000£265,000£152,500
2020£375,000£145,000£161,000
2021£450,000£280,000£159,000
2022£432,500£225,000£200,000
2023£392,975£250,000£166,750
2024£458,450£242,500£185,000
2025£460,750£275,500£180,000
2026£587,500£267,500£191,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Humshaugh.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Humshaugh.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192£205£136
2017£254£163£120
2018£232£218£153
2019£227£181£158
2020£228£160£160
2021£279£242£184
2022£245£188£194
2023£258£236£182
2024£309£208£197
2025£284£253£180
2026£344£215£230
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Humshaugh.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE48 3JB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE48 3JB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 20252, Middle Cowden Cottages, Hexham, NE48 3JBTerracedFreehold£90,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Middle Cowden Cottages, Birtley, HexhamFreehold81 m²£125,000 (2015)
2 Middle Cowden Cottages, Birtley, HexhamFreehold54 m²£90,000 (2025)
3, Middle Cowden Cottages, Birtley, HexhamFreehold74 m²£115,000 (2020)
5, Middle Cowden Cottages, Birtley, HexhamFreehold99 m²£166,000 (2016)

Area insights for NE48 3JB

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Overview

Postcode NE48 3JB is located in a rural hamlet, within the Humshaugh ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Bellingham, Otterburn & Redesdale area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 91% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bellingham, Otterburn & Redesdale is £44,258 per year. The nearest station is Hexham, about 9.1 miles away.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
11
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Bellingham, Otterburn & Redesdale has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,169 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Bellingham, Otterburn & Redesdale has a very low crime rate, with approximately 10.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.7%

Approximately 2.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Bellingham, Otterburn & Redesdale is £44,258 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE48 3JB.

Flood risk

No risk

Bellingham, Otterburn & Redesdale near NE48 3JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hexham located about 9.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
246
Population density
6.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
4.08(-81%)
Violence and sexual offences
3.27(-92%)
Public order
2.45(-70%)
Vehicle crime
1.63(-60%)
Burglary
1.63(-64%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
96.34%
Other White
4
1.63%
Indian
3
1.22%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.41%
Arab
1
0.41%
Total population: 246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
38.39%
Level 3 (A level)
42
19.91%
No qualifications
33
15.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
14.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
5.21%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
46.43%
Owns outright
32
28.57%
Owns with a mortgage
21
18.75%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.68%
Other social rented
2
1.79%
Total households: 112

Schools

In the NE48 3JB postcode area, located within Bellingham, Otterburn & Redesdale, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby