Are you a property professional?Get qualified leads from motivated homeowners.
Get started55 River Drive, South Shields, NE33 1JY
Notable views
About 55 River Drive
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
55 River Drive is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in South Shields (NE33 1JY). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. At 76 m² this is the 4th smallest of 8 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 65–78 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 8 units on file. Other recorded features include notable views.
Today's modelled estimate of £117,000 sits 95% above the 2013 sale of £60,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£73/sq ft) was about 25.9% below the postcode norm. Last sold in November 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.
What this property has
Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Outside
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- Concierge
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
55 River Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£117,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2013)
£60,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
Full property reportLaunch offer · 33% off
The complete analysis of 55 River Drive, South Shields, NE33 1JY
Everything we know about this property, compiled into one in-depth, downloadable report.
Detailed AI analysis
Versus other River Drive homes
Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Price per m² for 55 River Drive lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£789
Street avg £1,119
Floor Area
76 m²
Street avg 73 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
The neighbourhood at a glance
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the South Shields district page.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
7/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
River Drive-Number 62 — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NE33 1JY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.5dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 59 points of interest in total.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 55 River Drive, South Shields, NE33 1JY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.