When did 8 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ last change hands?

8 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ last sold for £219,950 in October 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £227,000 in February 2006, so prices have been flat over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2006 and October 2008, 8 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ fell from £227,000 to £219,950, a change of £7,050. That works out to roughly -1.2% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 8 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ?

8 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 8 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ in?

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

Is 8 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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 8 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Burns Close, NE16 5JJ?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Burns Close, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5JJ

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About 8 Burns Close

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

8 Burns Close is a four-bedroom property in Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16 5JJ). It has council tax band D. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since October 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2006–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.2% per year.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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Energy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Burns Close, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5JJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Burns Close has no planning applications on record.

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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Last sold (2008)

£219,950

Growth on file: -1.2% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

31 October 2008Most recent
£219,950
-3.1%over 2 years
15 February 2006
£227,000

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

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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

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