What type of property is 12 Napier Road, NE16 3BT?

12 Napier Road, NE16 3BT is a mid-terrace house.

What did 12 Napier Road, NE16 3BT sell for?

12 Napier Road, NE16 3BT last sold for £50,000 in January 2022, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £25,000 in December 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Napier Road, NE16 3BT appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 1996 and January 2022, 12 Napier Road, NE16 3BT rose from £25,000 to £50,000, a change of £25,000. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Napier Road, NE16 3BT have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Napier Road, NE16 3BT is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in October 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Napier Road, NE16 3BT?

12 Napier Road, NE16 3BT has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Napier Road, NE16 3BT heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Napier Road, NE16 3BT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Napier Road, NE16 3BT?

12 Napier Road, NE16 3BT 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 12 Napier Road, NE16 3BT located?

12 Napier Road, NE16 3BT sits in Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE16 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Napier Road, NE16 3BT?

Police records around 12 Napier Road, NE16 3BT show an average of 108 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (31% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 12 Napier Road, NE16 3BT?

The closest primary school to 12 Napier Road, NE16 3BT is Swalwell Primary School (437m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Whickham School (1.4km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 12 Napier Road, NE16 3BT?

The closest bus stop to 12 Napier Road, NE16 3BT is Clavering Road-Napier Road, 98m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Napier Road, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3BT

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 12 Napier Road

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

12 Napier Road is a mid-terrace house in Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16 3BT). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). At 63 m² this is the 30th smallest of 66 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 43–125 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 66 units on file.

Across 1996–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £117,000 sits 134% above the 2022 sale of £50,000. Sold January 2022 for £50,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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)

Oct 2021

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 October 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Mar 2011

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

20%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Napier Road, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Napier Road has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

12 Napier Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£117,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£50,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

21 January 2022Most recent
£50,000
+3.1%over 17 years
10 June 2004
£48,500
+94.0%over 7 years
16 December 1996
£25,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE16 3BT: £62,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in NE16 3BT

On the street

Versus other Napier Road homes

Four headline reads against 43 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 12 Napier Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£794

Street avg £994

Below

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£120k

1 Crowley Road, Swalwell

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1 Broadmeadows Close, Swalwell

NE16 3DD

£121k

1 Jubilee Terrace, Swalwell

NE16 3AG

£112k

1 Kipling Court, Swalwell

NE16 3DH

2 bed

£123k

1 Coalway Lane North, Swalwell

NE16 3EY

2 bed2 bath

£124k

1 Milton Road, Swalwell

NE16 3JD

£110k

1 Axwell Terrace, Swalwell

NE16 3JS

£127k

1 Hood Street, Swalwell

NE16 3HS

2 bed1 bath

Area

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.

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Crime

108/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Clavering Road-Napier Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Swalwell Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NE16 3BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE16 3BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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