Firbrook, Wark, Hexham, NE48 3LB
UPRN:100110725085Detached House5 bedsBuilt 1991-1995
FreeholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: D (67)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:45:19.501433+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
HP Score
64
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
4 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
16 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£520,000
£494k - £546kHigh
Estimate
£520k
Range
£494k – £546k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,800
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,800
Yield
4.15%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
Firbrook earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 64/100. Investment score 56/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (15/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.
Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsMarket estimates (third-party AVM)Defra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
64
HP Score
64/ 100
Mixed
56
Investment Score
56/ 100
Moderate
3
Crime Score
3/ 100
Low
15
Walkability
15/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 7Bike 18
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£520,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,800
Gross Yield4.15%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.3%
5y Growth-0.5%
10y Growth+2.0%
Last Sold Price-
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceLow
- RadonModerate
- MiningLow
- LandslideModerate
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0NE48 3LB
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Approved26/02951/FULRetrospective: Proposed loft conversion with 4 Velux roof lights.
- Approved25/04631/CUDNotification of Prior Approval for change of use from existing office building to single residential dwelling
- Approved25/04395/COUChange of use from Aparthotel (5 no. apartments) to 5no. 1 & 2 bedroom flats for rent
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership76.1%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change-
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
20 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
-
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£30,456
Population Density6 /km²
Owner Occupied57%
Age Distribution
0-15 13%16-64 57%65+ 30%
Schools Nearby
- Wark Church of England Primary School0.2 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
- Bellingham Primary School3.9 miArea grades2025
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- Bellingham Middle School and Sports College3.9 miGood
- Chollerton Church of England Aided First School4.3 miGood
2 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- Greenrails, 9 Elliott Terrace-£265k-
- Willow Cottage-£337k-
- Burnside Cottage-£195k-
- Burnside House-£148k-