What energy rating does 6 Castle Close, NE16 4HU have?

The current EPC rating for 6 Castle Close, NE16 4HU is B with a score of 87 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a C recorded in July 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Castle Close, NE16 4HU?

6 Castle Close, NE16 4HU has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Castle Close, NE16 4HU use?

The latest EPC at 6 Castle Close, NE16 4HU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Castle Close, NE16 4HU?

6 Castle Close, NE16 4HU 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 6 Castle Close, NE16 4HU in?

6 Castle Close, NE16 4HU sits in Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE16 postcode district.

Is 6 Castle Close, NE16 4HU in a safe area?

Police records around 6 Castle Close, NE16 4HU 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.

What schools are near 6 Castle Close, NE16 4HU?

The closest primary school to 6 Castle Close, NE16 4HU is Front Street Community Primary School (462m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Whickham School (453m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 6 Castle Close, NE16 4HU?

The closest bus stop to 6 Castle Close, NE16 4HU is Parkway-Parkdale Rise, 91m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Castle Close, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4HU

EPC B

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 87

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 6 Castle Close

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

6 Castle Close is an end-of-terrace house in Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16 4HU). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2026) returns a high B (score 87), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 54 m² this is the 17th smallest of 38 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–84 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to A across 38 units on file.

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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.

6 Castle Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

B87

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromC79toB87

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 6 Castle Close, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Castle Close 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.

6 Castle Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£112,000

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.

On the street

Versus other Castle Close homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 6 Castle Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

87 (B)

Street avg 79 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 54 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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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2 bed1 bath

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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

108/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Parkway-Parkdale Rise — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Whickham School. 15 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 4HU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE16 4HU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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