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16 The Open, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4DB

3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
69 m²
743 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 16 The Open

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

16 The Open is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1 4DB). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. At 69 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (36–69 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 29 units on file. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since January 2006, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. At 69 m² the property is well over the postcode median (48 m² across 28 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1996–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 12% per year.

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
  • Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 3)
Jun 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 June 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2011from Nov 2008
Wall Insulation
Insulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
50%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2021from Jun 2011
EPC improved fromC69toD66
Low Energy Lighting
75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 The Open, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 The Open has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Current estimate

£145,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.0% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£148,500

Growth on file: 12.0% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 January 2006Most recent

    £148,500

    +106.3%over 4 years

  2. 23 March 2001

    £72,000

    +41.2%over 4 years

  3. 1 August 1996

    £51,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE1 4DB: £145,000 (2025–2022).

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.

16 The Open outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,152

Street avg £2,313

Below

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 The Open

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£145k

1 The Chare

NE1 4DD

2 bed1 bath
£154k

1 Citygate, Bath Lane

NE1 4DL

2 bed1 bath
£122k

10 Peel House, Temple Street

NE1 4BP

2 bed1 bath
£176k

10 Jacobins Chare

NE1 4XD

2 bed1 bath
£140k

1 Charlotte Mews

NE1 4XH

1 bed
£134k

10 Citygate, Bath Lane

NE1 4DL

1 bed1 bath
£294k

1 Brewery Stables, Blandford Square

NE1 4HZ

2 bed1 bath
£117k

1 The Open

NE1 4DB

1 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

Eldon Square Bus Station Stand A — bus station.

Closest school

0.9 km

Christ Church CofE Primary School. 33 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 4DB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NE1 4DB

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 16 The Open, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4DB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.