What kind of home is 8 Longhirst, NE12 5BG?

8 Longhirst, NE12 5BG is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Longhirst, NE12 5BG?

8 Longhirst, NE12 5BG last sold for £280,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £93,895 in May 1998, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Longhirst, NE12 5BG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 1998 and July 2024, 8 Longhirst, NE12 5BG rose from £93,895 to £280,000, a change of £186,105. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Longhirst, NE12 5BG have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Longhirst, NE12 5BG is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Longhirst, NE12 5BG?

8 Longhirst, NE12 5BG has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NE12 5BG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Longhirst, NE12 5BG use?

The latest EPC at 8 Longhirst, NE12 5BG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Longhirst, NE12 5BG?

8 Longhirst, NE12 5BG is in council tax band D.

Which area is 8 Longhirst, NE12 5BG in?

8 Longhirst, NE12 5BG sits in Killingworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE12 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Longhirst, NE12 5BG?

Police records around 8 Longhirst, NE12 5BG show an average of 170 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (28% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Longhirst, NE12 5BG?

The closest primary school to 8 Longhirst, NE12 5BG is Bailey Green Primary School (440m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is George Stephenson High School (983m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Longhirst, NE12 5BG?

The closest bus stop to 8 Longhirst, NE12 5BG is Greenhills Estate, 299m away. The nearest bus option is Killingworth Bus Station, 683m away.

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8 Longhirst, Killingworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 5BG

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Longhirst

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

8 Longhirst is a four-bedroom detached house in Killingworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE12 5BG). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £311,000 is 11.1% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£277/sq ft) was about 54.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £280,000 in July 2024.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

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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

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 January 2034

7 years remaining

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Longhirst, Killingworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 5BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Longhirst has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

Latest sale on 8 Longhirst was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£311,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£280,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

31 July 2024Most recent
£280,000
+198.2%over 26 years
11 May 1998
£93,895

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE12 5BG: £250,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in NE12 5BG

On the street

Versus other Longhirst homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 8 Longhirst stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,979

Street avg £2,379

Strongly above

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

On par

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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.

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Crime

170/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Greenhills Estate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Bailey Green Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NE12 5BG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE12 5BG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

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