12, School Approach, NE34 6DW

12 School Approach is a 80 m² / 861 sq ft semi-detached home in South Shields. It sold for £140,000 in August 2026. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £138k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £146k to £219k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 1 November 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Aug 2026 £140,000 2.3% -2.6%
Aug 2021 £125,000 3.4% 1.6%
Aug 2011 £89,500 7.8% 5.5%
Nov 2000 £39,950 na na
Internal area
80 square metres (861 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £1,750 per square metre (£163 per square foot) in Aug 2026. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £1,720 per square metre (£160 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Aug 2026 £140,000 £1,750 £137,632 £1,720
Aug 2021 £125,000 £1,562 £152,984 £1,912
Aug 2011 £89,500 £1,119 £153,798 £1,922
Nov 2000 £39,950 £499 £139,165 £1,740

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 80 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 £137,632. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in South Shields are now selling for between £1,830 and £2,740 per square metre (£170 and £254 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 80 m², this implies a valuation between £146,000 and £219,000. 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
Semi-detached
Council tax band
A
Plot size
215 square metres (2,314 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 12 School Approach. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 22/04/2021. It last appeared Aug 2021.
Photos:

There are 18 archived estate agent listing photos for 12 School Approach.

Photos for 12 School Approach
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
September 2024 ST/0415/24/TPOW
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application refused
Address:
12 School Approach South Shields
Description:
Application for Tree Works: Works to Trees Subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO). TPO391 to remove tree at the front of the property.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
16 April 2021 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Semi-Detached House , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
80 sqm (861 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
12 September 2014 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
FiT application
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Semi-Detached House , has 4 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
80 sqm (861 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
14 February 2011 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Unknown
Property type:
Semi-Detached House , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
67 sqm (721 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

12 School Approach 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 £137,632.
  • Based on an internal area of 80 m² and recent prices in South Shields, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £146,000 to £219,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 12 School Approach last sold for £140,000 in August 2026.

HouseMetric shows 12 School Approach as 80 m² (861 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 D, from an inspection dated 16 April 2021. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 12 School Approach was in council tax band A. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

12 School Approach is in postcode NE34 6DW, in South Shields. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for School Approach, NE34 6DW or analysis of the South Shields property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 November 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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