What type of property is 1 Bittern Close, NE11 9FF?

1 Bittern Close, NE11 9FF is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Bittern Close, NE11 9FF last change hands?

1 Bittern Close, NE11 9FF last sold for £113,000 in September 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £94,500 in December 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Bittern Close, NE11 9FF changed over time?

Across 3 sales between December 2003 and September 2015, 1 Bittern Close, NE11 9FF rose from £94,500 to £113,000, a change of £18,500. That works out to roughly +1.5% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Bittern Close, NE11 9FF?

The current EPC rating for 1 Bittern Close, NE11 9FF is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Bittern Close, NE11 9FF?

1 Bittern Close, NE11 9FF has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NE11 9FF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Bittern Close, NE11 9FF heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Bittern Close, NE11 9FF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Bittern Close, NE11 9FF?

1 Bittern Close, NE11 9FF 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 1 Bittern Close, NE11 9FF located?

1 Bittern Close, NE11 9FF sits in Gateshead. It falls within the NE11 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Bittern Close, NE11 9FF?

Police records around 1 Bittern Close, NE11 9FF show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (80% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Bittern Close, NE11 9FF?

The closest primary school to 1 Bittern Close, NE11 9FF is Riverside Primary Academy (171m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kingsmeadow Community School (1.0km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Bittern Close, NE11 9FF?

The closest bus stop to 1 Bittern Close, NE11 9FF is Colliery Road, 190m away. The nearest rail option is Dunston Rail Station, 891m away.

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1 Bittern Close, Gateshead, NE11 9FF

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Bittern Close

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

1 Bittern Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Gateshead (NE11 9FF). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2015. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

On the market in September 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. Across 2003–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £141,000 is 24.8% above the 2015 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

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 2)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Mar 2015

Low Energy Lighting

44%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bittern Close, Gateshead, NE11 9FF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Bittern Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in 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

£141,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.5% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£113,000

Growth on file: 1.5% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

17 September 2015Most recent
£113,000
-4.2%over 11 years
16 May 2004
£118,000
+24.9%
19 December 2003
£94,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE11 9FF: £128,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in NE11 9FF

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On the street

Versus other Bittern Close homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 1 Bittern Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,018

Street avg £1,825

Above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Gateshead report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Colliery Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Riverside Primary Academy. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NE11 9FF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE11 9FF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.4dB

Low

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65 dB

70 dB

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