What type of property is 3 West Avenue, NE12 9PA?

3 West Avenue, NE12 9PA is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 3 West Avenue, NE12 9PA last change hands?

3 West Avenue, NE12 9PA last sold for £500,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 West Avenue, NE12 9PA have?

The current EPC rating for 3 West Avenue, NE12 9PA is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 West Avenue, NE12 9PA?

3 West Avenue, NE12 9PA has a recorded floor area of 190 m² (2,045 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 West Avenue, NE12 9PA heated?

The latest EPC at 3 West Avenue, NE12 9PA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 3 West Avenue, NE12 9PA?

The only planning records linked to 3 West Avenue, NE12 9PA are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 West Avenue, NE12 9PA?

3 West Avenue, NE12 9PA is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 3 West Avenue, NE12 9PA located?

3 West Avenue, NE12 9PA sits in Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE12 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 West Avenue, NE12 9PA?

Police records around 3 West Avenue, NE12 9PA 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.

Which schools serve 3 West Avenue, NE12 9PA?

The closest primary school to 3 West Avenue, NE12 9PA is St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) (517m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Longbenton High School (753m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 West Avenue, NE12 9PA?

The closest underground stop to 3 West Avenue, NE12 9PA is Benton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 93m away. The nearest bus option is DWP Tyneview Park Station Road, 160m away.

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3 West Avenue, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9PA

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

190 m²

2045 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 3 West Avenue

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

3 West Avenue is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE12 9PA). It has a recorded floor area of 190 m² (around 2045 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record.

One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2015. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £558,000 is 11.6% above the 2023 sale price. Sold July 2023 for £500,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble

Building

TenureFreehold
Period featuresYes

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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.

3 West Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

9.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 September 2032

5 years remaining

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseFreeholdEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 West Avenue, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9PA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 3 West Avenue, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9PA

1decisions3documents1nearby

Aug 2015
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Beech (G1) Crown raise to 5m to improve access for vehicles. Branches are hanging very low and are being damaged by passing vehicles. Poplar (T1) Crown raise to 5m to improve access for vehicles, this tree is particularly low over the road, raising the crown will also help balance the tree. within A10 of Longbenton No 1 (Station Road No 1)Tree Preservation Order 1971
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
15/01125/TPO
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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.

Current estimate

£558,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£500,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 July 2023Most recent
£500,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in NE12 9PA: £306,750 (2010–1998).

Nearby sales in NE12 9PA

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

170/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Benton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided). 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE12 9PA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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