What type of property is 8 Cambridge Avenue, NE12 8AR?

8 Cambridge Avenue, NE12 8AR is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Cambridge Avenue, NE12 8AR last change hands?

8 Cambridge Avenue, NE12 8AR last sold for £160,000 in October 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Cambridge Avenue, NE12 8AR have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Cambridge Avenue, NE12 8AR is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in May 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Cambridge Avenue, NE12 8AR?

8 Cambridge Avenue, NE12 8AR has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NE12 8AR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Cambridge Avenue, NE12 8AR heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Cambridge Avenue, NE12 8AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 8 Cambridge Avenue, NE12 8AR?

8 Cambridge Avenue, NE12 8AR has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in April 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Cambridge Avenue, NE12 8AR?

8 Cambridge Avenue, NE12 8AR is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Cambridge Avenue, NE12 8AR located?

8 Cambridge Avenue, NE12 8AR sits in Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE12 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Cambridge Avenue, NE12 8AR?

Police records around 8 Cambridge Avenue, NE12 8AR 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 8 Cambridge Avenue, NE12 8AR?

The closest primary school to 8 Cambridge Avenue, NE12 8AR is Benton Dene Primary School (324m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Longbenton High School (324m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Cambridge Avenue, NE12 8AR?

The closest bus stop to 8 Cambridge Avenue, NE12 8AR is Station Road-Albany Avenue, 105m away. The nearest underground option is Benton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 637m away.

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8 Cambridge Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8AR

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Cambridge Avenue

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

8 Cambridge Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE12 8AR). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 86% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £232,000 is 45% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£181/sq ft) was about 19.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2019 for £160,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2021.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageYes

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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.

Current Certificate

May 2018

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 May 2028

1 year remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Cambridge Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 Cambridge Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8AR

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Apr 2021
MixedFull
Outcome in report
New garage to rear and new garden wall to side
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
21/00506/FULH
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Cambridge Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£232,000

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Last sold (2019)

£160,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 October 2019Most recent
£160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE12 8AR: £227,500 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in NE12 8AR

On the street

Versus other Cambridge Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 8 Cambridge Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,951

Street avg £1,894

On par

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Below

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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

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Crime

170/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Station Road-Albany Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Benton Dene Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE12 8AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

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60 dB

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70 dB

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