What kind of home is 5 Heathwell Gardens, NE16 3EW?

5 Heathwell Gardens, NE16 3EW is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 5 Heathwell Gardens, NE16 3EW last change hands?

5 Heathwell Gardens, NE16 3EW last sold for £168,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £100,000 in September 2011, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Heathwell Gardens, NE16 3EW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2011 and February 2024, 5 Heathwell Gardens, NE16 3EW rose from £100,000 to £168,000, a change of £68,000. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Heathwell Gardens, NE16 3EW?

The current EPC rating for 5 Heathwell Gardens, NE16 3EW is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Heathwell Gardens, NE16 3EW?

5 Heathwell Gardens, NE16 3EW has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NE16 3EW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Heathwell Gardens, NE16 3EW use?

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

What is the council tax band for 5 Heathwell Gardens, NE16 3EW?

5 Heathwell Gardens, NE16 3EW 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 5 Heathwell Gardens, NE16 3EW in?

5 Heathwell Gardens, NE16 3EW sits in Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE16 postcode district.

Is 5 Heathwell Gardens, NE16 3EW in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Heathwell Gardens, NE16 3EW 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 5 Heathwell Gardens, NE16 3EW?

The closest primary school to 5 Heathwell Gardens, NE16 3EW is Swalwell Primary School (207m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kingsmeadow Community School (1.3km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Heathwell Gardens, NE16 3EW?

The closest bus stop to 5 Heathwell Gardens, NE16 3EW is Market Lane-Beverley Drive, 144m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Heathwell Gardens, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3EW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Heathwell Gardens

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

5 Heathwell Gardens is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16 3EW). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 62), 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, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Across 2011–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £186,000 is 10.7% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£240/sq ft) was about 48.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £168,000 in February 2024.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromE54toD62

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Heathwell Gardens, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3EW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Heathwell Gardens 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 Heathwell Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£186,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£168,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

9 February 2024Most recent
£168,000
+68.0%over 12 years
13 September 2011
£100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE16 3EW: £117,000 (2020–2014).

Nearby sales in NE16 3EW

On the street

Versus other Heathwell Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 5 Heathwell Gardens lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,585

Street avg £2,047

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

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.

£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

£120k

1 Kipling Court, Swalwell

NE16 3DH

2 bed

£190k

1 Marlborough Avenue, Swalwell

NE16 3ER

3 bed

£196k

1 Colbeck Avenue, Swalwell

NE16 3EB

3 bed

£146k

1 Lonnen Drive, Swalwell

NE16 3JP

3 bed

£145k

1 Derwent Crescent, Swalwell

NE16 3HX

3 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

5/mo

Steady 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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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE16 3EW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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