What kind of home is 304 Market Lane, NE16 3EQ?

304 Market Lane, NE16 3EQ is a semi-detached house.

What did 304 Market Lane, NE16 3EQ sell for?

304 Market Lane, NE16 3EQ last sold for £385,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £240,000 in February 2012, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 304 Market Lane, NE16 3EQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2012 and October 2024, 304 Market Lane, NE16 3EQ rose from £240,000 to £385,000, a change of £145,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 304 Market Lane, NE16 3EQ?

The current EPC rating for 304 Market Lane, NE16 3EQ is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 304 Market Lane, NE16 3EQ?

304 Market Lane, NE16 3EQ has a recorded floor area of 183 m² (1,970 sq ft). That makes it about 23% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NE16 3EQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 304 Market Lane, NE16 3EQ use?

The latest EPC at 304 Market Lane, NE16 3EQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 304 Market Lane, NE16 3EQ have?

304 Market Lane, NE16 3EQ has council approval for side and rear extension granted in July 2012 under ref. DC/12/00565/CPL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is 304 Market Lane, NE16 3EQ in?

304 Market Lane, NE16 3EQ sits in Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE16 postcode district.

Is 304 Market Lane, NE16 3EQ in a safe area?

Police records around 304 Market Lane, NE16 3EQ 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 304 Market Lane, NE16 3EQ?

The closest primary school to 304 Market Lane, NE16 3EQ is Swalwell Primary School (289m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kingsmeadow Community School (1.4km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 304 Market Lane, NE16 3EQ?

The closest bus stop to 304 Market Lane, NE16 3EQ is Clavering Road-Shield Avenue, 24m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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304 Market Lane, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3EQ

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

183 m²

1970 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 304 Market Lane

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

304 Market Lane is a semi-detached house in Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16 3EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 183 m² (around 1970 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).

At 183 m² the property is well over the postcode median (101 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Sold October 2024 for £385,000.

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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.

304 Market Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

9.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromE39toD61

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 304 Market Lane, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

304 Market Lane has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 304 Market Lane, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3EQ

2decisions1extensions11documents2nearby

Aug 2005
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Pruning of Beech tree (T2) protected by TPO No. 93.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
DC/05/00971/TPO
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionJul 2012Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

304 Market Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£384,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£385,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

8 October 2024Most recent
£385,000
+60.4%over 12 years
22 February 2012
£240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE16 3EQ: £142,500 (2019–1997).

Nearby sales in NE16 3EQ

On the street

Versus other Market Lane homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 304 Market Lane stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 54 (E)

Above

Floor Area

183 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

9.0 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Clavering Road-Shield Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 3EQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE16 3EQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.0dB

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