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Queens Arms, Gowan Court, 7-9 Union Street, Jarrow NE32 3PE

Guide price £ 75,000

Type of Sale

Auction Lot Number: 127 | Auction Date: 21 November 2025, 11:00 AM Guide Price: Offers over £75,000

Key Features

  • lease
  • or residential conversion
  • 🏠 First- and second-floor accommodation—currently dilapidated internally
  • 🏬 Short walk to Market Walk Shopping Centre
  • 📐 Site area approx. 0.05 acres (subject to survey)
  • 📝 Change of use (to Class C3) requires full planning permission
  • 🔑 Freehold public house (sui generis) on a prominent corner plot
  • 🚇 Adjacent to Jarrow Metro station and bus interchange
  • 🚧 Vacant possession ready for refurbishment or reuse
  • 🛠️ High redevelopment potential: pub renovation
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A two-story, white building with black timber accents and red brick chimneys has signs reading "The Queens" and "Happy Halloween" across its facade. It stands at a street corner and has multiple windows and a red and white door. Presented by Palace Auctions
Property for sale by Auction A deteriorating former public house in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear stands at a street corner, with partially missing walls and visible structural damage. The facade shows exposed wooden beams and a significant amount of chipped plaster. Adjacent to it is a small, bricked utility structure. Presented by Palace Auctions
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A two-story, white building with black timber accents and red brick chimneys has signs reading "The Queens" and "Happy Halloween" across its facade. It stands at a street corner and has multiple windows and a red and white door. Presented by Palace Auctions
Property for sale by Auction A deteriorating former public house in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear stands at a street corner, with partially missing walls and visible structural damage. The facade shows exposed wooden beams and a significant amount of chipped plaster. Adjacent to it is a small, bricked utility structure. Presented by Palace Auctions
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Description

Key Highlights:
• Vacant possession of a freehold pub/bar with first-floor accommodation
• Prominent corner plot in a mixed-use neighbourhood, opposite Jarrow Metro
• Rare redevelopment opportunity at a sub-market price

Local Market Benchmark

Pubs and bars with internal accommodation in NE32 are typically marketed between £195,000 and £525,000. No directly comparable pub/bar sales at or below £75,000 have been recorded in the past 12 months.

Local Property Value Benchmark

As of August 2025, the average UK house price stands at approximately £271,000.

Potential Uplift from Securing Planning Permission

  • Average uplift in England: 11% (~£29,700 on a £270,000 base).
  • Regional variation: Uplift ranges from 10.0% in prime London areas to 19.9% in the North West.
  • Property-type premiums: Converting a house to flats can add up to 30% value; common extensions yield around 15%.

Investment Scenarios: Property Value with Planning Permission

(Based on a £270,000 base value — August 2025)Regional Investment Scenarios

Scenario Uplift (%) Value Added (£) Post-Permission Value (£)
England (Average) 11 29,700 299,700
London/Prime Areas (Low) 10 27,000 297,000
London/Prime Areas (High) 19 50,490 320,490
North West 20 53,730 323,730
Residential Development (General) 11 29,700 299,700
Property-Type Scenarios
Scenario Uplift (%) Value Added (£) Post-Permission Value (£)
————————————— ———— —————– —————————
House to Flats Conversion 30 81,000 351,000
Extensions (Garage/Loft/Side/Rear) 15 40,500 310,500
Property for sale A set of four graphs showing statistics on planning permission uplift, average uplift by category, absolute value added, and uplift percentage vs. value added for UK regions and project types, including data from Union Street in Jarrow and the Queens Arms. Presented by Palace Auctions
A set of four graphs showing statistics on planning permission uplift, average uplift by category, absolute value added, and uplift percentage vs. value added for UK regions and project types, including data from Union Street in Jarrow and the Queens Arms. Presented by Palace Auctions
Figure 1: Planning permission uplift analysis by UK region and property type.

 

The Queens Arms sits prominently at the junction of Union Street and Gowan Court in Jarrow, NE32 3PE. With its own freehold title and vacant possession, this pub/bar offers an exceptionally priced entry into a neighbourhood served by strong commuter and local footfall.

Redevelopment & Income Potential

Whether you’re an experienced developer or an owner-operator, the possibilities include:

  • Renovate & Reopen as a traditional pub/bar with modern interiors.
  • Lease to an operator, capturing stable rental income in an area showing renewed residential growth.
  • Convert to residential use (Class C3), subject to planning approval by South Tyneside Council.

Location & Amenities

Nestled in a vibrant urban setting, the Queens Arms benefits from:

  • 🚇 Transport: Direct access to Jarrow Metro (Tyne and Wear Metro) and multiple bus routes.
  • 🛍️ Shopping & Leisure: Market Walk Shopping Centre, cafés, and high-street retailers within a 5-minute stroll.
  • 🏥 Healthcare: Palmer Community Hospital and local GP practices less than a mile away.
  • 🏫 Education: Several “Good” and “Outstanding” Ofsted-rated schools within 0.75 miles .
  • 🌳 Recreation: Riverside walks by the River Tyne and heritage attractions at Jarrow Hall & Bede Museum.

Investment Highlights

  • Guide Price: £75,000 – well below local comparables.
  • Vacant Possession: Immediate site control—no tenants to relocate.
  • Corner Plot: Excellent street frontage, signage, and visibility.
  • Mixed-Use Neighbourhood: Sustained daytime and evening foot traffic.

 

EPC

Energy Performance Certificate: Rating E (available on request)

Note: All external works and change of use will require planning and building regulations approval.

Street View

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Income

Vacant possession. Potential for operator lease or self-run business.

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Location

Queens Arms, Gowan Court, 7-9 Union Street, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 3PE

Property Video

Video tour available on request.

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Amenities

  • 🚇 Jarrow Metro station (Tyne and Wear Metro)
  • 🚌 Bus interchange outside the property
  • 🛍️ Market Walk Shopping Centre (5-min walk)
  • 🏥 Palmer Community Hospital nearby
  • 🏫 Ofsted-rated primary schools within 0.75 miles
  • 🌳 Riverside walks & heritage attractions

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Listing Updated: 03 October 2025, 14:42 GMT Guide Price: Offers over £75,000

Get in touch

Edward Swindells Auctioneer Consultant Auctioneer & Valuer

Location

Queens Arms Gowan Court 7-9 Union Street, Jarrow, NE32 3PE ///candy.audio.splice

Viewing Details

Viewing’s Available subject to 48 Hours Notice upon request with one of our agents.

Accommodation

The ground floor comprises of an open plan trading area,

separate games room and interlocking bar.

First floor – Residential accommodation:

Including. two bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom.

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Street View

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