What type of property is 20 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT?

20 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

What did 20 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT sell for?

20 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT last sold for £119,950 in October 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £34,500 in April 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 2001 and October 2014, 20 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT rose from £34,500 to £119,950, a change of £85,450. That works out to roughly +9.7% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT?

The current EPC rating for 20 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT?

20 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 20 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT have?

20 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT has 2 approved extension applications on file including side extension and single-storey extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 20 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT?

20 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.

Where is 20 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT located?

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

Is 20 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 20 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT?

The closest primary school to 20 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 20 Cresswell Avenue, NE12 9DT?

The closest bus stop to 20 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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20 Cresswell Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9DT

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 20 Cresswell Avenue

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

20 Cresswell Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE12 9DT). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a corner plot.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in October 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. Across 2001–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £164,000 is 36.7% above the 2014 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
Corner plotYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas

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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 2)

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2022from Aug 2009

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

16%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Cresswell Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9DT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Cresswell Avenue has an approved side extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 20 Cresswell Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9DT

2decisions2extensions6documents2nearby

Jan 2006
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey
Single storey pitched roof extension to the front and side of the property and conservatory extension to the rear of the property
Extension
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
05/03722/FUL
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ConservatoryMay 2006Decision

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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.

20 Cresswell Avenue has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£164,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.7% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£119,950

Growth on file: 9.7% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

16 October 2014Most recent
£119,950
+10.0%over 4 years
24 February 2010
£109,000
+215.9%over 8 years
19 April 2001
£34,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE12 9DT: £150,000 (2025–2021).

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.

20 Cresswell Avenue outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,738

Street avg £2,090

Below

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

4/mo

Steady 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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