What type of property is 7 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ?

7 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 7 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ?

7 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NE16 4BZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 7 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ?

7 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in December 2005. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 7 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ?

7 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 7 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ located?

7 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 7 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ?

Police records around 7 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ show an average of 108 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (31% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 7 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ?

The closest primary school to 7 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.

How well connected is 7 Blake Avenue, NE16 4BZ?

The closest bus stop to 7 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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7 Blake Avenue, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4BZ

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 Blake Avenue

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

7 Blake Avenue is a semi-detached house in Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16 4BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2015) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The latest certificate is from February 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2005.

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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.

7 Blake Avenue's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Feb 2025

Current Certificate

Feb 2015

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 18 February 2025

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Blake Avenue, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 7 Blake Avenue, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4BZ

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Dec 2005
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Removal of existing fire escape stair to rear and creation of new access ramp to the front elevation.
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
DC/05/01717/FUL
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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.

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

Current estimate

£131,000

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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 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 habitable rooms, 7 Blake Avenue stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 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

108/mo

Falling 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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE16 4BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

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