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5 Orchard Close, Sunniside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5NB

Solar panels
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
62 m²
667 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Orchard Close

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

5 Orchard Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Sunniside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16 5NB). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was September 2025 at £262,500 — fresh data. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 1998–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £289,000 is 10.1% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£393/sq ft) was about 123.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Solar panelsYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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)
Mar 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from May 2014
EPC improved fromE46toC72
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
33%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Orchard Close, Sunniside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5NB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Orchard 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.

Current estimate

£289,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 27 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£262,500

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 September 2025Most recent

    £262,500

    +209.0%over 27 years

  2. 31 August 1998

    £84,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE16 5NB: £209,000 (2022–1999).

On the street

Versus other Orchard Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 5 Orchard Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,234

Street avg £3,096

Above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Orchard 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.
£254k

1 Burnside Close, Whickham

NE16 5QL

2 bed1 bath
£192k

1 Burdon Lodge, Sunniside

NE16 5HB

2 bed
£151k

1 Beech Street, Sunniside

NE16 5LU

2 bed1 bath
£251k

1 Birchwood Avenue, Whickham

NE16 5QS

3 bed1 bath
£237k

1 Amberley Grove, Whickham

NE16 5JF

3 bed
£362k

1 Callaley Avenue, Whickham

NE16 5YR

3 bed1 bath
£108k

1 Calder Walk, Sunniside

NE16 5XS

2 bed1 bath
£222k

1 Briarsyde Close, Whickham

NE16 5UJ

3 bed
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

0.1 km

Sunniside Road-Holywell Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Clover Hill Community Primary School. 10 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 5NB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NE16 5NB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NE16 5NB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

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 5 Orchard Close, Sunniside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5NB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.