40, Colombo Square, NE8 2DF

40 Colombo Square is a 76 m² / 818 sq ft flat in Gateshead. It sold for £135,000 in December 2019. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £167k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £152k to £194k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Dec 2019 £135,000 0.2% -1.3%
May 2013 £133,500 -4.4% -7.0%
Oct 2007 New build New £171,700 na na
Internal area
76 square metres (818 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £1,776 per square metre (£165 per square foot) in Dec 2019. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £2,192 per square metre (£204 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Dec 2019 £135,000 £1,776 £166,555 £2,192
May 2013 £133,500 £1,757 £181,646 £2,390
Oct 2007 £171,700 £2,259 £149,306 £1,965

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 76 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £166,555. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Gateshead are now selling for between £2,000 and £2,550 per square metre (£185 and £236 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 76 m², this implies a valuation between £152,000 and £194,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
2
Type
Flat
Council tax band
C
EPC Inspections
Summary:
24 October 2019 - energy performance certificate grade B
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
2nd floor flat in an apartment block with 1 storeys , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 2003 to 2006
Area:
76 sqm (818 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: (another dwelling above). Heating: Room heaters, electric.
Summary:
03 February 2009 - energy performance certificate grade C
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
None , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 2003 to 2006
Area:
76 sqm (818 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Frequently asked questions

40 Colombo Square is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £166,555.
  • Based on an internal area of 76 m² and recent prices in Gateshead, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £152,000 to £194,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 40 Colombo Square last sold for £135,000 in December 2019.

HouseMetric shows 40 Colombo Square as 76 m² (818 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 2 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is B, from an inspection dated 24 October 2019. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 40 Colombo Square was in council tax band C. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

40 Colombo Square is in postcode NE8 2DF, in Gateshead. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Colombo Square, NE8 2DF or analysis of the Gateshead property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 2 July 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

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