What type of property is 247 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AU?

247 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AU is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 247 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AU last change hands?

247 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AU last sold for £72,500 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £75,000 in May 2009, so prices have been flat over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 247 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2009 and March 2016, 247 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AU fell from £75,000 to £72,500, a change of £2,500. That works out to roughly -0.5% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 247 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AU?

The current EPC rating for 247 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AU is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in April 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 247 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AU?

247 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AU has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 247 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AU heated?

The latest EPC at 247 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 247 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AU?

247 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AU is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 247 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AU located?

247 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AU sits in Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE1 postcode district.

Is 247 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AU in a safe area?

Police records around 247 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AU show an average of 14 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (1000% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 247 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AU?

The closest primary school to 247 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AU is Christ Church CofE Primary School (369m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gateshead College (749m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 247 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AU?

The closest bus stop to 247 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AU is City Road-Tyne Tees, 133m away. The nearest rail option is Manors Rail Station, 435m away.

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247 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2AU

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 5th

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 247 Melbourne Court

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

247 Melbourne Court is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1 2AU). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (April 2020) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include a balcony.

Today's modelled estimate of £116,000 sits 60% above the 2016 sale of £72,500. Last sold in March 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

BalconyYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Central heatingYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2020

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2020from Oct 2008

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

0%43%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 247 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

247 Melbourne Court has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

247 Melbourne Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£116,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.5% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£72,500

Growth on file: -0.5% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

1 March 2016Most recent
£72,500
-3.3%over 6 years
10 May 2009
£75,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE1 2AU: £81,000 (2019–2011).

Nearby sales in NE1 2AU

On the street

Versus other Howard Street homes

Four headline reads against 67 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 247 Melbourne Court stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,151

Street avg £1,238

Below

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Mariners Wharf, Quayside

NE1 2BJ

2 bed1 bath

£181k

10 Lime Square, City Road

NE1 2BA

2 bed2 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Newcastle Upon Tyne district page.

Full Newcastle Upon Tyne report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

14/mo

Rising 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.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NE1 2AU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE1 2AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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