What kind of home is 8 Marlborough Avenue, NE16 3ER?

8 Marlborough Avenue, NE16 3ER is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Marlborough Avenue, NE16 3ER?

8 Marlborough Avenue, NE16 3ER last sold for £138,000 in October 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Marlborough Avenue, NE16 3ER have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Marlborough Avenue, NE16 3ER is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in July 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Marlborough Avenue, NE16 3ER?

8 Marlborough Avenue, NE16 3ER has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Marlborough Avenue, NE16 3ER use?

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

What is the council tax band for 8 Marlborough Avenue, NE16 3ER?

8 Marlborough Avenue, NE16 3ER 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 Marlborough Avenue, NE16 3ER in?

8 Marlborough Avenue, NE16 3ER sits in Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Marlborough Avenue, NE16 3ER?

Police records around 8 Marlborough Avenue, NE16 3ER 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 8 Marlborough Avenue, NE16 3ER?

The closest primary school to 8 Marlborough Avenue, NE16 3ER is Swalwell Primary School (180m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kingsmeadow Community School (1.4km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Marlborough Avenue, NE16 3ER?

The closest bus stop to 8 Marlborough Avenue, NE16 3ER is Market Lane-Beverley Drive, 131m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Marlborough Avenue, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3ER

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Marlborough Avenue

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

8 Marlborough Avenue is a semi-detached house in Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16 3ER). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 73% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 10 years ago, in October 2016. Today's modelled estimate of £193,000 is 39.9% above the 2016 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.

8 Marlborough Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 06 Jul 2026

Current Certificate

Jul 2016

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 6 July 2026

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Marlborough Avenue, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3ER, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Marlborough Avenue 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 Marlborough Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£193,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£138,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 October 2016Most recent
£138,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE16 3ER: £140,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in NE16 3ER

On the street

Versus other Marlborough Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 8 Marlborough Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,568

Street avg £1,590

On par

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 93 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.0 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly below

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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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1 Alexandra Drive, Swalwell

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1 Marlborough Avenue, Swalwell

NE16 3ER

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£179k

1 Lumley Avenue, Swalwell

NE16 3EU

£175k

1 Heathwell Gardens, Swalwell

NE16 3EW

2 bed

£217k

1 Colbeck Avenue, Swalwell

NE16 3EB

3 bed

£225k

1 Beverley Drive, Swalwell

NE16 3EH

£164k

1 Byron Court, Swalwell

NE16 3JU

£238k

1 Enfield Avenue, Swalwell

NE16 3EE

3 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

108/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Market Lane-Beverley Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Swalwell Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE16 3ER

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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