What type of property is 13 The Open, NE1 4DB?

13 The Open, NE1 4DB is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 13 The Open, NE1 4DB sell for?

13 The Open, NE1 4DB last sold for £108,500 in March 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £120,000 in October 2003, so prices have been falling over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 13 The Open, NE1 4DB?

Across 2 sales between October 2003 and March 2012, 13 The Open, NE1 4DB fell from £120,000 to £108,500, a change of £11,500. That works out to roughly -1.2% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 13 The Open, NE1 4DB?

The current EPC rating for 13 The Open, NE1 4DB is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 13 The Open, NE1 4DB?

13 The Open, NE1 4DB has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 13 The Open, NE1 4DB heated?

The latest EPC at 13 The Open, NE1 4DB records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 13 The Open, NE1 4DB?

13 The Open, NE1 4DB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 13 The Open, NE1 4DB located?

13 The Open, NE1 4DB sits in Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 13 The Open, NE1 4DB?

Police records around 13 The Open, NE1 4DB 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 13 The Open, NE1 4DB?

The closest primary school to 13 The Open, NE1 4DB is Christ Church CofE Primary School (946m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is North East Futures UTC (1.1km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 13 The Open, NE1 4DB?

The closest bus stop to 13 The Open, NE1 4DB is Eldon Square Bus Station Stand A, 115m away. The nearest bus option is Newcastle St Thomas Street, 129m away.

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13 The Open, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4DB

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Bedrooms

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 13 The Open

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

13 The Open is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1 4DB). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity. At 48 m² this is the 14th smallest of 29 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–69 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 29 units on file.

On the market in March 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years. Across 2003–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £129,000 is 18.9% above the 2012 sale price.

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
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

ParkingYes

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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(1 of 4)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2010from Jan 2010

Low Energy Lighting

30%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2020from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromC72toD63

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

0%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2024from Jan 2020

Hot Water

Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 The Open, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 The Open has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across 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.

Current estimate

£129,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.2% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£108,500

Growth on file: -1.2% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

5 March 2012Most recent
£108,500
-9.6%over 8 years
28 October 2003
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE1 4DB: £135,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in NE1 4DB

On the street

Versus other The Open homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 13 The Open runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,260

Street avg £2,303

Below

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 50 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly below

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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

14/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Eldon Square Bus Station Stand A — bus station.

Closest school

0.9 km

Christ Church CofE Primary School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NE1 4DB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE1 4DB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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