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

Property type
End terrace
Floor 1st
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
62 m²
667 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 Ridley Gardens

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

3 Ridley Gardens is a two-bedroom end-of-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. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). At 62 m² this is the 52nd smallest of 68 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 43–122 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 68 units on file.

Held since March 2000 — that's 26 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1998–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £116,000 sits 415.6% above the 2000 sale of £22,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£34/sq ft) was about 59.6% 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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Utility roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Ridley Gardens

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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)
Sept 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2018from Oct 2008
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

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

3 Ridley Gardens 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.

3 Ridley Gardens's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£116,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 2 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2000)

£22,500

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 March 2000Most recent

    £22,500

    +7.1%over 1 year

  2. 23 September 1998

    £21,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE16 3HT: £54,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Ridley Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 64 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 3 Ridley Gardens stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£363

Street avg £978

Strongly below

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Ridley Gardens

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.
£120k

1 Kipling Court, Swalwell

NE16 3DH

2 bed
£127k

1 Coalway Lane North, Swalwell

NE16 3EY

2 bed2 bath
£128k

1 Hood Street, Swalwell

NE16 3HS

2 bed1 bath
£175k

1 Heathwell Gardens, Swalwell

NE16 3EW

2 bed
£145k

1 Derwent Crescent, Swalwell

NE16 3HX

3 bed1 bath
£146k

1 Lonnen Drive, Swalwell

NE16 3JP

3 bed
£190k

1 Marlborough Avenue, Swalwell

NE16 3ER

3 bed
£196k

1 Colbeck Avenue, Swalwell

NE16 3EB

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.
Full Newcastle Upon Tyne report

Crime

5/mo

Steady 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.

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 3HT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NE16 3HT

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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