What type of property is 8 Plantation Avenue, NE16 3JN?

8 Plantation Avenue, NE16 3JN is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Plantation Avenue, NE16 3JN?

The current EPC rating for 8 Plantation Avenue, NE16 3JN is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in November 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Plantation Avenue, NE16 3JN?

8 Plantation Avenue, NE16 3JN has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (1,259 sq ft). That makes it about 41% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NE16 3JN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Plantation Avenue, NE16 3JN heated?

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

What planning history does 8 Plantation Avenue, NE16 3JN have?

The most recent planning decision at 8 Plantation Avenue, NE16 3JN was a refusal for a loft conversion (ref. DC/23/00399/HHA) in November 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Plantation Avenue, NE16 3JN?

8 Plantation Avenue, NE16 3JN 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.

Where is 8 Plantation Avenue, NE16 3JN located?

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

What is crime like near 8 Plantation Avenue, NE16 3JN?

Police records around 8 Plantation Avenue, NE16 3JN 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.

Which schools serve 8 Plantation Avenue, NE16 3JN?

The closest primary school to 8 Plantation Avenue, NE16 3JN is Front Street Community Primary School (389m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Whickham School (1.1km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Plantation Avenue, NE16 3JN?

The closest bus stop to 8 Plantation Avenue, NE16 3JN is Ruskin Road, 121m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Plantation Avenue, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3JN

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

117 m²

1259 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Plantation Avenue

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

8 Plantation Avenue is a semi-detached house in Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16 3JN). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2012) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 117 m² the property is well over the postcode median (83 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: a loft conversion refused in 2023.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 30 Nov 2022

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

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

A a loft conversion application was refused at 8 Plantation Avenue in 2023.

1 application on record at 8 Plantation Avenue, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3JN

1decisions1extensions7documents2nearby

Nov 2023
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Dormer windows to existing loft space
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
DC/23/00399/HHA
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Plantation Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£148,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 2 sales in NE16 3JN: £117,500 (2020–2008).

Nearby sales in NE16 3JN

On the street

Versus other Plantation Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 8 Plantation Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 63 (D)

Above

Floor Area

117 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly 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.

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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

Ruskin Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Front Street Community Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE16 3JN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

Low

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FAQ

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