What kind of home is 2 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ?

2 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 2 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ last change hands?

2 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ last sold for £205,000 in May 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ?

2 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NE16 5JJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ had any planning applications?

2 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ has council approval for rear extension granted in October 2021 under ref. DC/21/00845/HHA. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ?

2 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ in?

2 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ sits in Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE16 postcode district.

Is 2 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ 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.

What schools are near 2 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ?

The closest primary school to 2 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ is Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School (637m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Whickham School (635m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ is Sunniside Road-Elm Court, 243m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Burns Close, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5JJ

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Burns Close

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

2 Burns Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16 5JJ). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2013) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2021. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in May 2014. Today's modelled estimate of £258,000 is 25.9% above the 2014 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

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.

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 09 Jun 2023

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Burns Close, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5JJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Burns Close has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 2 Burns Close, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5JJ

1decisions1extensions6documents1nearby

Oct 2021
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Proposed Ground Floor Rear Extension and First Floor Extension above existing garage (as amended 20/08/21).
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
DC/21/00845/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.

Current estimate

£258,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£205,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

1 May 2014Most recent
£205,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE16 5JJ: £246,000 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in NE16 5JJ

On the street

Versus other Burns Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 2 Burns Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,030

Street avg £2,183

On par

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Sunniside Road-Elm Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Whickham School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NE16 5JJ 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 5JJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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