157 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2AT
About 157 Melbourne Court
157 Melbourne Court is a mid-terrace house in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1 2AT). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Average to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. At 67 m² this is the 17th smallest of 29 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 28–108 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 29 units on file.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 18 September 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
157 Melbourne Court has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
157 Melbourne Court has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£128,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in NE1 2AT: £74,500 (2021–2014).
Nearby sales in NE1 2AT
167 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2AT
Sold Aug 2021
£65,000179 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2AT
Sold May 2021
£74,500159 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2AT
Sold Sept 2016
£85,000199 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2AT
Sold Mar 2016
£79,950195 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2AT
Sold May 2014
£61,000
Versus other Howard Street homes
On epc rating, 157 Melbourne Court stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
77 (C)
Street avg 65 (D)
Floor Area
67 m²
Street avg 60 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
545/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
City Road-Tyne Tees — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Christ Church CofE Primary School. 34 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
57.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.9dB







