What kind of home is 49 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AX?

49 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AX is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 49 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AX last change hands?

49 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AX last sold for £55,000 in May 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £38,000 in March 2008, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 49 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2008 and May 2018, 49 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AX rose from £38,000 to £55,000, a change of £17,000. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 49 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AX have?

The current EPC rating for 49 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AX is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in November 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 49 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AX?

49 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AX has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft), around 53 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 49 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AX use?

The latest EPC at 49 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 49 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AX?

49 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AX 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.

Which area is 49 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AX in?

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

Is 49 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AX in a safe area?

Police records around 49 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AX show an average of 545 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (25% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 49 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AX?

The closest primary school to 49 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AX 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 is the nearest station to 49 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AX?

The closest bus stop to 49 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, NE1 2AX is City Road-Tyne Tees, 133m away. The nearest rail option is Manors Rail Station, 435m away.

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49 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2AX

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 49 Melbourne Court

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

49 Melbourne Court is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1 2AX). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 53 m² this is the 4th smallest of 15 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 28–77 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 15 units on file. The latest certificate (November 2017) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2008–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £100,000 sits 81.8% above the 2018 sale of £55,000. 8 years since the last transfer (May 2018).

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

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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.

Current Certificate

Nov 2017

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 November 2027

1 year remaining

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Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 49 Melbourne Court, Howard Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

49 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£100,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£55,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

3 May 2018Most recent
£55,000
+44.7%over 10 years
10 March 2008
£38,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE1 2AX: £60,000 (2021–2012).

Nearby sales in NE1 2AX

On the street

Versus other Howard Street homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 49 Melbourne Court lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,038

Street avg £954

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Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 57 m²

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Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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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.

£100k

1 Sallyport House, City Road

NE1 2AE

1 bed1 bath

£120k

1 Melbourne Court, Howard Street

NE1 2AT

2 bed1 bath

£130k

10 Sallyport House, City Road

NE1 2AE

2 bed1 bath

£135k

10 Breamish Quays, Breamish Street

NE1 2DZ

2 bed1 bath

£158k

10 Mariners Wharf, Quayside

NE1 2BJ

2 bed1 bath

£168k

1 Mariners Wharf, Quayside

NE1 2BJ

2 bed1 bath

£172k

10 Lime Square, City Road

NE1 2BA

2 bed2 bath

£176k

1 High Quay, City Road

NE1 2PD

2 bed1 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

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.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NE1 2AX 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 2AX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.9dB

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FAQ

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