What type of property is 1 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ?

1 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

What was the last sold price for 1 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ?

1 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ last sold for £125,000 in March 2007, around 19 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in September 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ?

1 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NE16 4BZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ?

1 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ 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 1 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ located?

1 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ sits in Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ?

Police records around 1 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ 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 1 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ?

The closest primary school to 1 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ is Front Street Community Primary School (149m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Whickham School (803m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ is North View-Otterburn Gardens, 48m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Blake Avenue, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4BZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Blake Avenue

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

1 Blake Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16 4BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a corner plot.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in March 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £152,000 is 21.6% above the 2007 sale price.

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
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Corner plotYes

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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 Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Blake Avenue, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Blake Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£152,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2007)

£125,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 March 2007Most recent
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE16 4BZ: £112,000 (2024–2012).

Nearby sales in NE16 4BZ

On the street

Versus other Blake Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Blake Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,645

Street avg £1,516

Above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Below

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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 bed1 bath

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4 bed1 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.

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

North View-Otterburn Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Front Street Community Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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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 4BZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE16 4BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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