16 Lime Square, City Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2BA
About 16 Lime Square
16 Lime Square is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1 2BA). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on electricity. At 73 m² this is the 37th smallest of 47 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 34–138 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 47 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony.
Today's modelled estimate of £152,000 is 16.3% below the 2006 sale of £181,700, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. Held since March 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. At 73 m² it's 15.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (63 m² median across 46 EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
- Open-plan layoutYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingAllocated
- BalconyYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 7 April 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
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
16 Lime Square 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
£152,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£181,700
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
15 March 2006Most recent
£181,700
Median price across the last 5 sales in NE1 2BA: £155,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in NE1 2BA
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Sold Sept 2025
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Sold May 2025
£240,00015 Lime Square, City Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2BA
Sold Aug 2023
£145,0005 Lime Square, City Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2BA
Sold Dec 2022
£290,00020 Lime Square, City Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2BA
Sold Jul 2022
£155,000
Versus other City Road homes
EPC Rating for 16 Lime Square lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,489
Street avg £2,613
Floor Area
73 m²
Street avg 60 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
545/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Ouseburn Valley — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Hotspur Primary School. 36 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
56.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.1dB







