What kind of home is 15 Longwood Close, NE16 5QB?

15 Longwood Close, NE16 5QB is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 15 Longwood Close, NE16 5QB last change hands?

15 Longwood Close, NE16 5QB last sold for £170,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £117,000 in July 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 15 Longwood Close, NE16 5QB?

Across 3 sales between July 2005 and May 2024, 15 Longwood Close, NE16 5QB rose from £117,000 to £170,000, a change of £53,000. That works out to roughly +2% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Longwood Close, NE16 5QB?

The current EPC rating for 15 Longwood Close, NE16 5QB is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Longwood Close, NE16 5QB?

15 Longwood Close, NE16 5QB has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 31% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NE16 5QB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Longwood Close, NE16 5QB use?

The latest EPC at 15 Longwood Close, NE16 5QB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Longwood Close, NE16 5QB?

15 Longwood Close, NE16 5QB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 15 Longwood Close, NE16 5QB in?

15 Longwood Close, NE16 5QB sits in Sunniside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE16 postcode district.

Is 15 Longwood Close, NE16 5QB in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Longwood Close, NE16 5QB 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 15 Longwood Close, NE16 5QB?

The closest primary school to 15 Longwood Close, NE16 5QB is Clover Hill Community Primary School (934m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Whickham School (1.5km).

What transport links are near 15 Longwood Close, NE16 5QB?

The closest bus stop to 15 Longwood Close, NE16 5QB is Sunniside Road-Hole Lane, 241m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Longwood Close, Sunniside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5QB

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Longwood Close

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

15 Longwood Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Sunniside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16 5QB). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 68 m² the property is well over the postcode median (52 m² across 28 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs). Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £196,000 is 15.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 64.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2024 for £170,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2013from Nov 2010

EPC improved fromC71toD65

Low Energy Lighting

75%11%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2024from May 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Longwood Close, Sunniside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5QB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Longwood Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

15 Longwood Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£196,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.0% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£170,000

Growth on file: 2.0% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

9 May 2024Most recent
£170,000
+57.4%over 10 years
23 May 2013
£108,000
-7.7%over 7 years
14 July 2005
£117,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE16 5QB: £265,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in NE16 5QB

On the street

Versus other Longwood Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,500

Street avg £2,277

Above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

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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.

£195k

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3 bed1 bath

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£192k

1 Burdon Lodge, Sunniside

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2 bed

£362k

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Newcastle Upon Tyne report

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

0.2 km

Sunniside Road-Hole Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Clover Hill Community Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE16 5QB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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