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About 5 The Covers
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
5 The Covers is a detached house in Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE12 9JA). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2014) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Across 1999–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £270,000 sits 107.7% above the 2013 sale of £130,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in September 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.
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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Jun 2024
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 5 The Covers, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
5 The Covers has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.
- Apr 2020ExtensionFullGranted
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
5 The Covers's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1999).
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£270,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 14 years.
Last sold (2013)
£130,000
Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 14 years.
Sales timeline
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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.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Whitley Road-Quarry Bridge — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NE12 9JA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.0dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 57 points of interest in total.
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