What type of property is 3 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ?

3 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 3 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ last change hands?

3 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ last sold for £108,000 in May 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £97,000 in May 2010, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2010 and May 2014, 3 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ rose from £97,000 to £108,000, a change of £11,000. That works out to roughly +2.7% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ?

The current EPC rating for 3 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ?

3 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ?

3 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 3 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ located?

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

Is 3 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ in a safe area?

Police records around 3 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 3 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ?

The closest primary school to 3 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 is the nearest station to 3 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ?

The closest bus stop to 3 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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3 Blake Avenue, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4BZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Blake Avenue

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

3 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 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Last sold in May 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. Across 2010–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £144,000 is 33.3% above the 2014 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
Dining roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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 3)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2010from Aug 2009

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Aug 2023from Sept 2010

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Blake Avenue, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Blake Avenue has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

3 Blake Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£144,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.7% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£108,000

Growth on file: 2.7% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

1 May 2014Most recent
£108,000
+11.3%over 3 years
6 May 2010
£97,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE16 4BZ: £112,000 (2024–2009).

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.

EPC Rating for 3 Blake Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,565

Street avg £1,532

Below

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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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1 Broom Close, Whickham

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2 bed

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3 bed1 bath

£226k

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3 bed1 bath

£147k

1 Broadpool Terrace, Whickham

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£148k

1 Axwell Park Close, Whickham

NE16 4AG

£136k

1 Allerdene Walk, Whickham

NE16 4LL

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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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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