What kind of home is 3 Derwent Crescent, NE16 3HX?

3 Derwent Crescent, NE16 3HX is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Derwent Crescent, NE16 3HX?

3 Derwent Crescent, NE16 3HX last sold for £65,000 in July 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Derwent Crescent, NE16 3HX have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Derwent Crescent, NE16 3HX is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Derwent Crescent, NE16 3HX?

3 Derwent Crescent, NE16 3HX has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NE16 3HX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Derwent Crescent, NE16 3HX use?

The latest EPC at 3 Derwent Crescent, NE16 3HX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Derwent Crescent, NE16 3HX?

3 Derwent Crescent, NE16 3HX 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 3 Derwent Crescent, NE16 3HX in?

3 Derwent Crescent, NE16 3HX sits in Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Derwent Crescent, NE16 3HX?

Police records around 3 Derwent Crescent, NE16 3HX 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 3 Derwent Crescent, NE16 3HX?

The closest primary school to 3 Derwent Crescent, NE16 3HX is Swalwell Primary School (242m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Whickham School (1.2km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Derwent Crescent, NE16 3HX?

The closest bus stop to 3 Derwent Crescent, NE16 3HX is Clavering Road-Napier Road, 126m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

3 Derwent Crescent, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3HX

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 3 Derwent Crescent

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

3 Derwent Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16 3HX). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Today's modelled estimate of £158,000 sits 143.1% above the 2018 sale of £65,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£69/sq ft) was about 35.9% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: July 2018 at £65,000.

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
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing

Building

TenureFreehold
RefurbishedYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Derwent Crescent

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

The data behind every report

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)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromD59toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseFreeholdEPC C

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £495 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Derwent Crescent, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3HX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Derwent Crescent 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.

3 Derwent Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£158,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2018)

£65,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 July 2018Most recent
£65,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE16 3HX: £87,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in NE16 3HX

On the street

Versus other Derwent Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 3 Derwent Crescent runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£747

Street avg £1,297

Strongly below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Derwent Crescent

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

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£146k

1 Lonnen Drive, Swalwell

NE16 3JP

3 bed

£145k

1 Derwent Crescent, Swalwell

NE16 3HX

3 bed1 bath

£190k

1 Marlborough Avenue, Swalwell

NE16 3ER

3 bed

£196k

1 Colbeck Avenue, Swalwell

NE16 3EB

3 bed

£239k

1 Enfield Avenue, Swalwell

NE16 3EE

3 bed

£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

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-Napier Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Swalwell Primary School. 26 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 3HX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE16 3HX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.1dB

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 Derwent Crescent, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3HX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.