What kind of home is 20 Ridley Gardens, NE16 3HT?

20 Ridley Gardens, NE16 3HT is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 20 Ridley Gardens, NE16 3HT last change hands?

20 Ridley Gardens, NE16 3HT last sold for £60,000 in September 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Ridley Gardens, NE16 3HT?

The current EPC rating for 20 Ridley Gardens, NE16 3HT is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in November 2017. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Ridley Gardens, NE16 3HT?

20 Ridley Gardens, NE16 3HT has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NE16 3HT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Ridley Gardens, NE16 3HT use?

The latest EPC at 20 Ridley Gardens, NE16 3HT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Ridley Gardens, NE16 3HT?

20 Ridley Gardens, NE16 3HT is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 20 Ridley Gardens, NE16 3HT in?

20 Ridley Gardens, NE16 3HT sits in Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 Ridley Gardens, NE16 3HT?

Police records around 20 Ridley Gardens, NE16 3HT 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 20 Ridley Gardens, NE16 3HT?

The closest primary school to 20 Ridley Gardens, NE16 3HT is Swalwell Primary School (488m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Whickham School (1.4km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Ridley Gardens, NE16 3HT?

The closest bus stop to 20 Ridley Gardens, NE16 3HT is Clavering Road-Crawley Road, 114m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Ridley Gardens, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3HT

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 20 Ridley Gardens

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

20 Ridley Gardens is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16 3HT). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 62 m² this is the 52nd smallest of 69 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 43–122 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2017) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average.

Held since September 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £121,000 sits 101.7% above the 2005 sale of £60,000.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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 4)

Nov 2017

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 November 2027

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2013from May 2013

EPC improved fromD66toC69

Hot Water

Main SystemGas Multipoint

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

88%56%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Dec 2013from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromC69toE50

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

56%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2017from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromE50toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Ridley Gardens, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3HT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Ridley 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.

20 Ridley Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£121,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£60,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 September 2005Most recent
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE16 3HT: £54,000 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in NE16 3HT

On the street

Versus other Ridley Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 65 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 20 Ridley Gardens stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£968

Street avg £952

On par

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par

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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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3 bed

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2 bed2 bath

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3 bed

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NE16 3HS

2 bed1 bath

£112k

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2 bed

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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

Clavering Road-Crawley Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 3HT 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 3HT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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