What kind of home is 8 The Covers, NE16 3DB?

8 The Covers, NE16 3DB is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 The Covers, NE16 3DB?

8 The Covers, NE16 3DB last sold for £100,000 in July 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £77,950 in October 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 The Covers, NE16 3DB?

Across 5 sales between October 2002 and July 2019, 8 The Covers, NE16 3DB rose from £77,950 to £100,000, a change of £22,050. That works out to roughly +1.5% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 The Covers, NE16 3DB?

The current EPC rating for 8 The Covers, NE16 3DB is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in September 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 The Covers, NE16 3DB?

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

What heating system does 8 The Covers, NE16 3DB use?

The latest EPC at 8 The Covers, NE16 3DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 The Covers, NE16 3DB?

8 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 8 The Covers, NE16 3DB in?

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

Is 8 The Covers, NE16 3DB in a safe area?

Police records around 8 The Covers, NE16 3DB show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 The Covers, NE16 3DB?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 The Covers, NE16 3DB?

The closest bus stop to 8 The Covers, NE16 3DB is Hexham Road, 72m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 8 The Covers

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

8 The Covers is a semi-detached 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 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Last sale on file: £100,000 in July 2019. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2002–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £131,000 is 31% above the 2019 sale price.

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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)

Sept 2019

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2019from Aug 2013

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 The Covers, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 The Covers changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£131,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.5% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£100,000

Growth on file: 1.5% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

18 July 2019Most recent
£100,000
+50.4%
15 March 2019
£66,500
-46.8%over 10 years
26 June 2008
£124,950
+25.0%over 4 years
28 January 2004
£99,950
+28.2%over 1 year
3 October 2002
£77,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE16 3DB: £128,500 (2024–2022).

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.

On epc rating, 8 The Covers stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,724

Street avg £1,956

Below

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 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.

£133k

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NE16 3JD

£128k

1 Hood Street, Swalwell

NE16 3HS

2 bed1 bath

£135k

1 Dickens Avenue, Swalwell

NE16 3JH

£127k

1 Coalway Lane North, Swalwell

NE16 3EY

2 bed2 bath

£140k

1 Byron Court, Swalwell

NE16 3JU

£120k

1 Crowley Road, Swalwell

NE16 3HD

£120k

1 Kipling Court, Swalwell

NE16 3DH

2 bed

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

5/mo

Steady 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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