What type of property is 2 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL?

2 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL is a semi-detached house.

When did 2 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL last change hands?

2 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL last sold for £120,000 in August 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £50,000 in June 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 2001 and August 2021, 2 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL rose from £50,000 to £120,000, a change of £70,000. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL?

2 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NE12 5XL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL?

2 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL 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 2 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL located?

2 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL sits in Camperdown, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE12 postcode district.

Is 2 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL 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.

Which schools serve 2 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL?

The closest primary school to 2 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL is Bailey Green Primary School (355m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is George Stephenson High School (1.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL?

The closest bus stop to 2 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL is Greenhills Estate, 189m away. The nearest bus option is Killingworth Bus Station, 903m away.

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2 Cowans Avenue, Camperdown, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 5XL

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Cowans Avenue

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

2 Cowans Avenue is a semi-detached house in Camperdown, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE12 5XL). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2015. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Across 2001–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £170,000 is 41.7% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£157/sq ft) was about 17.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2021 at £120,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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 2)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 September 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Aug 2015

Low Energy Lighting

12%92%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Cowans Avenue, Camperdown, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 5XL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Cowans Avenue 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.

2 Cowans Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£170,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£120,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

26 August 2021Most recent
£120,000
+9.1%over 14 years
28 March 2007
£110,000
+120.0%over 5 years
28 June 2001
£50,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE12 5XL: £108,000 (2026–2006).

Nearby sales in NE12 5XL

On the street

Versus other Cowans Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 2 Cowans Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,690

Street avg £1,693

On par

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.7 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.

£192k

1 Cowans Avenue, Camperdown

NE12 5XL

3 bed1 bath

£194k

1 Beech Court, Camperdown

NE12 5AE

£195k

1 Longhirst, Killingworth

NE12 5BG

2 bed1 bath

£196k

1 Admiral Way, Camperdown

NE12 5AH

£198k

1 Ash Court, Camperdown

NE12 5AF

£198k

1 Moor View Walk, Camperdown

NE12 5XQ

2 bed1 bath

£200k

1 Birch Court, Camperdown

NE12 5AG

£200k

1 Havanna, Killingworth

NE12 5BL

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

0.2 km

Greenhills Estate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Bailey Green Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE12 5XL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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