What type of property is 25 Tower House, Tower Street, NE1 2HW?

25 Tower House, Tower Street, NE1 2HW is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 25 Tower House, Tower Street, NE1 2HW have?

The current EPC rating for 25 Tower House, Tower Street, NE1 2HW is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in October 2018. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 25 Tower House, Tower Street, NE1 2HW?

25 Tower House, Tower Street, NE1 2HW has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 25 Tower House, Tower Street, NE1 2HW heated?

The latest EPC at 25 Tower House, Tower Street, NE1 2HW records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 25 Tower House, Tower Street, NE1 2HW?

25 Tower House, Tower Street, NE1 2HW 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 25 Tower House, Tower Street, NE1 2HW located?

25 Tower House, Tower Street, NE1 2HW sits in Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 25 Tower House, Tower Street, NE1 2HW?

Police records around 25 Tower House, Tower Street, NE1 2HW 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.

Which schools serve 25 Tower House, Tower Street, NE1 2HW?

The closest primary school to 25 Tower House, Tower Street, NE1 2HW is Christ Church CofE Primary School (379m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gateshead College (680m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 25 Tower House, Tower Street, NE1 2HW?

The closest bus stop to 25 Tower House, Tower Street, NE1 2HW is City Road-Melbourne Street, 111m away. The nearest rail option is Manors Rail Station, 131m away.

Are there any environmental risks at 25 Tower House, Tower Street, NE1 2HW?

Strategic noise mapping records 60.12 dB daytime road noise at the postcode (and 50.31 dB at night), above the WHO 55 dB daytime guideline.

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25 Tower House, Tower Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2HW

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 3rd

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 25 Tower House

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

25 Tower House is a mid-terrace house in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1 2HW). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. At 45 m² this is the 10th smallest of 34 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 25–84 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 34 units on file.

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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)

Oct 2018

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 October 2028

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2018from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromC69toD66

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era3rd Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25 Tower House, Tower Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2HW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

25 Tower House 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.

25 Tower House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£120,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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.

On the street

Versus other Tower Street homes

Four headline reads against 82 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 65 (D)

Below

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 43 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

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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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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-Melbourne Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Christ Church CofE Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

60.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE1 2HW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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