4 Forest Villa, Park Drive, Forest Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9JN
About 4 Forest Villa
4 Forest Villa is an end-of-terrace house in Forest Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE12 9JN). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 41 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (41–70 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (58 versus a best of 70). The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70).
At 41 m² it sits well below the postcode median (66 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 23 July 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
4 Forest Villa has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
4 Forest Villa has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£132,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in NE12 9JN: £425,000 (2024–2008).
Nearby sales in NE12 9JN
7 Park Drive, Forest Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9JN
Sold Dec 2024
£385,0002 Park Drive, Forest Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9JN
Sold Mar 2023
£630,0001 Park Drive, Forest Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9JN
Sold Apr 2014
£500,0001 Forest Villa, Park Drive, Forest Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9JN
Sold Aug 2010
£62,0003 Forest Villa, Park Drive, Forest Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9JN
Sold Dec 2006
£120,000
Versus other Park Drive homes
On floor area, 4 Forest Villa runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
58 (D)
Street avg 63 (D)
Floor Area
41 m²
Street avg 53 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Forest Hall Road-Crescent Road North — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Ivy Road Primary School. 21 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.5dB







