What type of property is 5 The Covers, NE16 3DB?

5 The Covers, NE16 3DB is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 The Covers, NE16 3DB?

5 The Covers, NE16 3DB last sold for £100,000 in December 2008, around 18 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £77,750 in September 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 The Covers, NE16 3DB appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 2002 and December 2008, 5 The Covers, NE16 3DB rose from £77,750 to £100,000, a change of £22,250. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 The Covers, NE16 3DB?

The current EPC rating for 5 The Covers, NE16 3DB is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 The Covers, NE16 3DB?

5 The Covers, NE16 3DB has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NE16 3DB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 The Covers, NE16 3DB heated?

The latest EPC at 5 The Covers, NE16 3DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 The Covers, NE16 3DB?

5 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.

Where is 5 The Covers, NE16 3DB located?

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

Is 5 The Covers, NE16 3DB in a safe area?

Police records around 5 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.

Which schools serve 5 The Covers, NE16 3DB?

The closest primary school to 5 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.

What transport links are near 5 The Covers, NE16 3DB?

The closest bus stop to 5 The Covers, NE16 3DB is Hexham Road, 72m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 5 The Covers

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

5 The Covers is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16 3DB). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2019. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Held since December 2008 — that's 18 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2002–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £120,000 is 20% above the 2008 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2

Outside

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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Jun 2019

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 The Covers, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

5 The Covers saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£120,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£100,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

16 December 2008Most recent
£100,000
-20.0%over 4 years
14 October 2004
£125,000
+60.8%over 2 years
12 September 2002
£77,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE16 3DB: £128,500 (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.

5 The Covers is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,887

Street avg £1,907

On par

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 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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3 bed

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3 bed

£217k

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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

75 dB

80 dB

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