What type of property is 2 College Lane, NE12 8AB?

2 College Lane, NE12 8AB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 2 College Lane, NE12 8AB sell for?

2 College Lane, NE12 8AB last sold for £164,950 in August 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £32,000 in December 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 College Lane, NE12 8AB?

Across 5 sales between December 2000 and August 2013, 2 College Lane, NE12 8AB rose from £32,000 to £164,950, a change of £132,950. That works out to roughly +13.9% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 College Lane, NE12 8AB have?

The current EPC rating for 2 College Lane, NE12 8AB is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in April 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 College Lane, NE12 8AB?

2 College Lane, NE12 8AB has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 College Lane, NE12 8AB heated?

The latest EPC at 2 College Lane, NE12 8AB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 College Lane, NE12 8AB?

2 College Lane, NE12 8AB 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 College Lane, NE12 8AB located?

2 College Lane, NE12 8AB sits in Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE12 postcode district.

Is 2 College Lane, NE12 8AB in a safe area?

Police records around 2 College Lane, NE12 8AB 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 College Lane, NE12 8AB?

The closest primary school to 2 College Lane, NE12 8AB is St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle (261m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Longbenton High School (854m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 College Lane, NE12 8AB?

The closest bus stop to 2 College Lane, NE12 8AB is Front Street-College Lane, 122m away. The nearest bus option is Four Lane Ends Interchange, 172m away.

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2 College Lane, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8AB

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 College Lane

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

2 College Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE12 8AB). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2013) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On the market in August 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2000–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £194,000 is 17.6% above the 2013 sale price.

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

Bedrooms3

Outside

ParkingOff street

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Apr 2023

Current Certificate

Apr 2013

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 9 April 2023

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 College Lane, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8AB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 College Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 notable applications 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 College Lane has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£194,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.9% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£164,950

Growth on file: 13.9% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

5 August 2013Most recent
£164,950
+6.4%over 7 years
4 May 2006
£155,000
+47.6%over 2 years
16 July 2003
£105,000
+91.1%over 2 years
1 July 2001
£54,950
+71.7%over 6 months
22 December 2000
£32,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in NE12 8AB: £64,950 (2025–2000).

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Comparables

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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.

Full Newcastle Upon Tyne report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

170/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Front Street-College Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NE12 8AB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE12 8AB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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80 dB

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