What type of property is 8 Blackthorn Close, NE16 5PY?

8 Blackthorn Close, NE16 5PY is a mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Blackthorn Close, NE16 5PY last change hands?

8 Blackthorn Close, NE16 5PY last sold for £105,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Blackthorn Close, NE16 5PY have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Blackthorn Close, NE16 5PY is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Blackthorn Close, NE16 5PY?

8 Blackthorn Close, NE16 5PY has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft). That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NE16 5PY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Blackthorn Close, NE16 5PY heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Blackthorn Close, NE16 5PY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 8 Blackthorn Close, NE16 5PY have?

8 Blackthorn Close, NE16 5PY has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in April 2014. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Blackthorn Close, NE16 5PY?

8 Blackthorn Close, NE16 5PY 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.

Where is 8 Blackthorn Close, NE16 5PY located?

8 Blackthorn Close, NE16 5PY sits in Sunniside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Blackthorn Close, NE16 5PY?

Police records around 8 Blackthorn Close, NE16 5PY 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.

Which schools serve 8 Blackthorn Close, NE16 5PY?

The closest primary school to 8 Blackthorn Close, NE16 5PY is Clover Hill Community Primary School (1.1km), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Whickham School (1.8km).

What is the nearest station to 8 Blackthorn Close, NE16 5PY?

The closest bus stop to 8 Blackthorn Close, NE16 5PY is Kingsway-Gladeley Way, 91m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Blackthorn Close, Sunniside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5PY

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Blackthorn Close

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

8 Blackthorn Close is a mid-terrace house in Sunniside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16 5PY). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 72). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Today's modelled estimate of £134,000 is 27.6% above the 2023 sale price. Most recent transfer: October 2023 at £105,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2014.

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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.

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Blackthorn Close, Sunniside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5PY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 Blackthorn Close, Sunniside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5PY

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Apr 2014
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Modular access ramp to allow disabled access to front door.
Documents
20 docs on file
Reference
DC/14/00164/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

£134,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£105,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 October 2023Most recent
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE16 5PY: £120,000 (2023–2007).

Nearby sales in NE16 5PY

On the street

Versus other Blackthorn Close homes

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

On floor area, 8 Blackthorn Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 65 (D)

Above

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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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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1 Blackthorn Close, Sunniside

NE16 5PY

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1 Burdon Lodge, Sunniside

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2 bed

£195k

1 Bideford Grove, Whickham

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3 bed

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Kingsway-Gladeley Way — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Clover Hill Community Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NE16 5PY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for NE16 5PY

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