What type of property is 8 Ashcroft Drive, NE12 9LN?

8 Ashcroft Drive, NE12 9LN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Ashcroft Drive, NE12 9LN?

8 Ashcroft Drive, NE12 9LN last sold for £277,950 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Ashcroft Drive, NE12 9LN?

The current EPC rating for 8 Ashcroft Drive, NE12 9LN is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Ashcroft Drive, NE12 9LN?

8 Ashcroft Drive, NE12 9LN has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 39% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NE12 9LN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Ashcroft Drive, NE12 9LN heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Ashcroft Drive, NE12 9LN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 8 Ashcroft Drive, NE12 9LN had any planning applications?

8 Ashcroft Drive, NE12 9LN has council approval for side and rear extension granted in January 2025 under ref. 24/01517/FULH. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Ashcroft Drive, NE12 9LN?

8 Ashcroft Drive, NE12 9LN is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Ashcroft Drive, NE12 9LN located?

8 Ashcroft Drive, NE12 9LN sits in Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE12 postcode district.

Is 8 Ashcroft Drive, NE12 9LN in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Ashcroft Drive, NE12 9LN 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 8 Ashcroft Drive, NE12 9LN?

The closest primary school to 8 Ashcroft Drive, NE12 9LN is Ivy Road Primary School (497m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Longbenton High School (1.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Ashcroft Drive, NE12 9LN?

The closest bus stop to 8 Ashcroft Drive, NE12 9LN is Meadway-Otterburn Close, 289m away. The nearest underground option is Benton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 915m away.

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8 Ashcroft Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9LN

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Ashcroft Drive

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

8 Ashcroft Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE12 9LN). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 72). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 88 m² it sits well below the postcode median (134 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £306,000 is 10.1% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£293/sq ft) was about 73.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £277,950.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes

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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.

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Ashcroft Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9LN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Ashcroft Drive has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.

3 applications on record at 8 Ashcroft Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9LN

3decisions1extensions11documents2nearby

Jan 2025
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Single storey rear/side extension
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
24/01517/FULH
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FullSept 2025Decision
AmendmentFeb 2025Decision

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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.

8 Ashcroft Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£306,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£277,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 October 2024Most recent
£277,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE12 9LN: £315,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in NE12 9LN

On the street

Versus other Ashcroft Drive homes

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

8 Ashcroft Drive outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,159

Street avg £2,149

Strongly above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 131 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Meadway-Otterburn Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Ivy Road Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE12 9LN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

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FAQ

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