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

Extendable5 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
117 m²
1259 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 7 Burns Close

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

7 Burns Close is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16 5JJ). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£228/sq ft) was about 26.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £287,000.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Burns Close

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 2)
Aug 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Jul 2011
EPC improved fromD66toC70
Low Energy Lighting
60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £955 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Burns Close, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5JJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Burns Close has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 7 Burns Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£304,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 27 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£287,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 May 2024Most recent

    £287,000

    +24.8%over 9 years

  2. 18 December 2014

    £230,000

    +12.2%over 2 years

  3. 19 April 2012

    £205,000

    +412.5%over 10 years

  4. 17 July 2001

    £40,000

    -54.0%over 3 years

  5. 2 October 1997

    £87,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE16 5JJ: £220,000 (2024–2013).

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.

On price per m², 7 Burns Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,453

Street avg £2,098

Strongly above

Floor Area

117 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Burns Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£328k

1 Burns Close, Whickham

NE16 5JJ

5 bed
£362k

1 Callaley Avenue, Whickham

NE16 5YR

3 bed1 bath
£251k

1 Birchwood Avenue, Whickham

NE16 5QS

3 bed1 bath
£237k

1 Amberley Grove, Whickham

NE16 5JF

3 bed
£222k

1 Briarsyde Close, Whickham

NE16 5UJ

3 bed
£200k

1 Arundel Walk, Whickham

NE16 5SF

3 bed
£195k

1 Bideford Grove, Whickham

NE16 5JE

3 bed
£254k

1 Burnside Close, Whickham

NE16 5QL

2 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.
Full Newcastle Upon Tyne report

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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 5JJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NE16 5JJ

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
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 7 Burns Close, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5JJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.