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34 Essex Gardens, South Shields, NE34 7JQ
This 82 square metre property in South Shields carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £195,000 in December 2022, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Semi-Detached House
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
82 m²
Council Tax
Band B
Property Features
Built 1950–1966
Private Garden
Summer house
Garage
Off-street covered parking
Recently Refurbished
Renovated and updated
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2022
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Sept 2022from May 2012
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat
Heating controls changed
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£220,000
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Transaction history
+50.1%(10y)
£195,000Latest
Dec 2022£129,950
Jul 2012£23,000
Oct 2002Source: HM Land Registry
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Mar 2025
£125,000
26 Essex Gardens South Shields NE34 7JQ
Jan 2023
£135,000
2 Essex Gardens South Shields NE34 7JQ
Jan 2023
£90,000
10 Essex Gardens South Shields NE34 7JQ
Dec 2022
£142,500
36 Essex Gardens South Shields NE34 7JQ
Nov 2021
£135,000
18 Essex Gardens South Shields NE34 7JQ
Jul 2021
£64,975
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House Price Index
England+1.6%
101.5
Feb 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Essex Gardens
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 19 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,378/£1,435 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than all similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
3 years/8 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 35% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
73 (C)/69 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 79% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
82 m²/71 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 79% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
2.7 t/year/3.2 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 63% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
4 rooms/4 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 68% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
51.1dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
41.4dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
12 months of data for South Shields
Total Crimes
61
Monthly Avg
5
Recent Trend
Rising
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual22(36%)
Criminal Damage & Arson8(13%)
Other Crime7(11%)
Public Order5(8%)
Vehicle Crime5(8%)
Other Theft4(7%)
Burglary3(5%)
Weapons3(5%)
Bicycle Theft1(2%)
Drugs1(2%)
Robbery1(2%)
Theft from Person1(2%)
Recent Incidents
Weapons
Nov 2025On or near Nevinson Avenue
Vehicle Crime
Nov 2025On or near Ridley Grove
Vehicle Crime
Nov 2025On or near Ridley Grove
Other Crime
Nov 2025On or near Brampton Road
Public Order
Nov 2025On or near Strathmore Gardens
Criminal Damage & Arson
Nov 2025On or near Leafield Crescent
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
13 within 3kmP
Sea View Primary School
953m
11 mins
P
Harton Primary School
1.0km
12 mins
P
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
1.0km
13 mins
S
Harton Academy
1.3km
16 mins
S
Tyne Coast College
2.1km
25 mins
S
Mortimer Community College
2.4km
29 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmLincoln Road Hampshire Way
Bus Stop81m
1 min
Marsden Lane-Hampshire Way
Bus Stop163m
2 mins
Coast Road-Norfolk Road
Bus Stop188m
2 mins
Marsden Lane - Prince Edward Road East
Bus Stop254m
3 mins
Marsden Lane-Fulwell Avenue
Bus Stop259m
3 mins
Lincoln Road-Dorset Avenue
Bus Stop283m
3 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
Map
43 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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