What kind of home is 15 The Covers, NE16 3DB?

15 The Covers, NE16 3DB is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 15 The Covers, NE16 3DB sell for?

15 The Covers, NE16 3DB last sold for £6,950 in December 2025. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £77,950 in October 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 The Covers, NE16 3DB changed over time?

Across 6 sales between October 2002 and December 2025, 15 The Covers, NE16 3DB fell from £77,950 to £6,950, a change of £71,000. That works out to roughly -9.9% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 The Covers, NE16 3DB have?

The current EPC rating for 15 The Covers, NE16 3DB is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 The Covers, NE16 3DB?

15 The Covers, NE16 3DB has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 The Covers, NE16 3DB use?

The latest EPC at 15 The Covers, NE16 3DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 The Covers, NE16 3DB?

15 The Covers, NE16 3DB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 15 The Covers, NE16 3DB in?

15 The Covers, NE16 3DB sits in Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 15 The Covers, NE16 3DB?

Police records around 15 The Covers, NE16 3DB 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.

What schools are near 15 The Covers, NE16 3DB?

The closest primary school to 15 The Covers, NE16 3DB is Swalwell Primary School (889m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Whickham School (1.5km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 15 The Covers, NE16 3DB?

The closest bus stop to 15 The Covers, NE16 3DB is Hexham Road, 72m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 The Covers, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3DB

6 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 15 The Covers

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

15 The Covers is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16 3DB). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

Across 2002–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at -9.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £131,000 sits 1784.9% above the 2025 sale of £6,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£11/sq ft) was about 93% below the postcode norm. A recent sale: £6,950 in December 2025. Across the public record there are 6 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 April 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Feb 2009

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

15%56%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 The Covers, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 The Covers 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.

Latest sale on 15 The Covers was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£131,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -9.9% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£6,950

Growth on file: -9.9% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

5 December 2025Most recent
£6,950
-94.2%over 3 years
16 March 2022
£120,000
27 August 2009
£120,000
-2.0%over 3 years
22 December 2005
£122,500
+2.1%over 1 year
24 June 2004
£120,000
+53.9%over 1 year
10 October 2002
£77,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE16 3DB: £165,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in NE16 3DB

On the street

Versus other The Covers homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

15 The Covers is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£120

Street avg £1,987

Strongly below

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

108/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hexham Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Swalwell Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE16 3DB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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