What kind of home is 18 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT?

18 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 18 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT?

18 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT last sold for £160,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £102,000 in February 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 18 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT?

Across 3 sales between February 2010 and February 2024, 18 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT rose from £102,000 to £160,000, a change of £58,000. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT?

18 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT use?

The latest EPC at 18 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT?

18 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT 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 18 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT in?

18 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT sits in Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE12 postcode district.

What is crime like near 18 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT?

Police records around 18 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT 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 18 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT?

The closest primary school to 18 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT is Ivy Road Primary School (261m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is George Stephenson High School (1.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 18 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT?

The closest bus stop to 18 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT is Great Lime Road-Beal Drive, 135m away. The nearest underground option is Palmersville (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 832m away.

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18 Cresswell Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9DT

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 18 Cresswell Avenue

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

18 Cresswell Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE12 9DT). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2010–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £179,000 is 11.9% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£206/sq ft) was about 27.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2024 for £160,000.

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
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2015from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromC69toD67

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Jun 2026from Jan 2015

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Cresswell Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9DT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Cresswell Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

18 Cresswell Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£160,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

29 February 2024Most recent
£160,000
+40.7%over 9 years
24 September 2014
£113,750
+11.5%over 4 years
19 February 2010
£102,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE12 9DT: £146,500 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in NE12 9DT

On the street

Versus other Cresswell Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

18 Cresswell Avenue outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,222

Street avg £1,967

Above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.3 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.

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1 Christ Church, Forest Avenue

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2 bed3 bath

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1 Clousden Drive

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2 bed1 bath

£237k

1 Belvedere Gardens, Benton

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2 bed

£238k

1 Crescent Way

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4 bed

£299k

1 Briarsyde

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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.

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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

Great Lime Road-Beal Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Ivy Road Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NE12 9DT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE12 9DT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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