What kind of home is 3 Station Approach, NE12 8BN?

3 Station Approach, NE12 8BN is a 5-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 3 Station Approach, NE12 8BN last change hands?

3 Station Approach, NE12 8BN last sold for £139,000 in September 1999, around 27 years ago. Before that, it sold for £110,000 in November 1997, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Station Approach, NE12 8BN?

Across 2 sales between November 1997 and September 1999, 3 Station Approach, NE12 8BN rose from £110,000 to £139,000, a change of £29,000. That works out to roughly +13.6% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Station Approach, NE12 8BN?

The current EPC rating for 3 Station Approach, NE12 8BN is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Station Approach, NE12 8BN?

3 Station Approach, NE12 8BN has a recorded floor area of 213 m² (2,293 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Station Approach, NE12 8BN use?

The latest EPC at 3 Station Approach, NE12 8BN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Station Approach, NE12 8BN?

3 Station Approach, NE12 8BN is in council tax band E.

Which area is 3 Station Approach, NE12 8BN in?

3 Station Approach, NE12 8BN sits in Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE12 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Station Approach, NE12 8BN?

Police records around 3 Station Approach, NE12 8BN 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 Station Approach, NE12 8BN?

The closest primary school to 3 Station Approach, NE12 8BN is St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) (449m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Longbenton High School (718m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Station Approach, NE12 8BN?

The closest underground stop to 3 Station Approach, NE12 8BN is Benton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 44m away. The nearest bus option is DWP Tyneview Park Station Road, 168m away.

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3 Station Approach, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8BN

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

213 m²

2293 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3 Station Approach

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

3 Station Approach is a five-bedroom mid-terrace house in Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE12 8BN). It has a recorded floor area of 213 m² (around 2293 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 73), a 2-band jump.

Held since September 1999 — that's 27 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1997–1999, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £379,000 sits 172.7% above the 1999 sale of £139,000. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenFront
GarageDetached

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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.

3 Station Approach's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2019

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

12.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 April 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from May 2009

EPC improved fromF36toE51

Low Energy Lighting

5%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Station Approach, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Station Approach 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.

3 Station Approach's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£379,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.6% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (1999)

£139,000

Growth on file: 13.6% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

30 September 1999Most recent
£139,000
+26.4%over 1 year
28 November 1997
£110,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in NE12 8BN: £111,975 (1999–1995).

Nearby sales in NE12 8BN

On the street

Versus other Station Approach homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 3 Station Approach stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

51 (E)

Street avg 40 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

213 m²

Street avg 241 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

12.0 t/year

Street avg 18.3 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

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.

£290k

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Beaumaris Court

NE12 8PF

3 bed2 bath

£202k

1 Bardsey Place

NE12 8NU

3 bed1 bath

£191k

1 Ashleigh Grove, Forest Hall

NE12 8EY

3 bed1 bath

£230k

1 Albany Avenue

NE12 8AS

£214k

1 Cambridge Avenue

NE12 8AR

£212k

1 Benton Farm Mews, Whitley Road, Benton

NE12 8BZ

2 bed1 bath

£185k

1 Balliol Mews

NE12 8BF

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

0.0 km

Benton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided). 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE12 8BN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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