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17 Alexandra Drive, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3EL

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
90 m²
969 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 17 Alexandra Drive

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

17 Alexandra Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16 3EL). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Held since June 2001 — that's 25 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £208,000 sits 166.7% above the 2001 sale of £78,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£81/sq ft) was about 53.3% below the postcode norm.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • CloakroomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Mar 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from Apr 2009
Wall Insulation
Insulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Alexandra Drive, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Alexandra Drive has no planning applications on record.

2

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.

17 Alexandra Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£208,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2001)

£78,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 June 2001Most recent

    £78,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE16 3EL: £195,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Alexandra Drive homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

17 Alexandra Drive is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£867

Street avg £2,087

Strongly below

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 90 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Alexandra Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£196k

1 Colbeck Avenue, Swalwell

NE16 3EB

3 bed
£190k

1 Marlborough Avenue, Swalwell

NE16 3ER

3 bed
£239k

1 Enfield Avenue, Swalwell

NE16 3EE

3 bed
£146k

1 Lonnen Drive, Swalwell

NE16 3JP

3 bed
£145k

1 Derwent Crescent, Swalwell

NE16 3HX

3 bed1 bath
£175k

1 Heathwell Gardens, Swalwell

NE16 3EW

2 bed
£128k

1 Hood Street, Swalwell

NE16 3HS

2 bed1 bath
£127k

1 Coalway Lane North, Swalwell

NE16 3EY

2 bed2 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.
Full Newcastle Upon Tyne report

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Market Lane-Cemetery — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Swalwell Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for NE16 3EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 17 Alexandra Drive, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3EL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.