What kind of home is 3 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL?

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

When did 3 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL last change hands?

3 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL last sold for £96,500 in March 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £32,500 in June 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL changed over time?

Across 3 sales between June 1997 and March 2019, 3 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL rose from £32,500 to £96,500, a change of £64,000. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL?

3 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 27% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NE12 5XL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL use?

The latest EPC at 3 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL?

3 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 3 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL in?

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

How safe is the area around 3 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL?

Police records around 3 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.

What schools are near 3 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL?

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL?

The closest bus stop to 3 Cowans Avenue, NE12 5XL is Greenhills Estate, 189m away. The nearest bus option is Killingworth Bus Station, 903m away.

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

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Cowans Avenue

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

3 Cowans Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Camperdown, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE12 5XL). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). Other recorded features include a conservatory and outbuildings.

Across 1997–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £137,000 is 42% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£172/sq ft) was about 19.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 52 m² it's 26.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (71 m² median across 5 EPCs). Sold March 2019 for £96,500.

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
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

ParkingOff street
OutbuildingsYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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 3)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2016from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromD62toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2023from Dec 2016

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Cowans Avenue, Camperdown, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 5XL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£137,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£96,500

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

15 March 2019Most recent
£96,500
+28.7%over 10 years
12 March 2009
£75,000
+130.8%over 11 years
19 June 1997
£32,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE12 5XL: £120,000 (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.

3 Cowans Avenue is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,856

Street avg £1,652

On par

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£130k

1 Atkin Street, Camperdown

NE12 5UZ

2 bed2 bath

£195k

1 Longhirst, Killingworth

NE12 5BG

2 bed1 bath

£198k

1 Moor View Walk, Camperdown

NE12 5XQ

2 bed1 bath

£192k

1 Cowans Avenue, Camperdown

NE12 5XL

3 bed1 bath

£218k

1 Algernon, Killingworth

NE12 5BJ

3 bed3 bath

£274k

1 Hartford, Killingworth

NE12 5BR

3 bed2 bath

£275k

1 Acorn Drive, Camperdown

NE12 5AS

3 bed2 bath

£282k

1 Holly Court, Camperdown

NE12 5AN

3 bed3 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

75 dB

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Common questions

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