What type of property is 8 Burnside Close, NE16 5QL?

8 Burnside Close, NE16 5QL is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Burnside Close, NE16 5QL last change hands?

8 Burnside Close, NE16 5QL last sold for £210,000 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £164,950 in August 2009, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Burnside Close, NE16 5QL?

Across 2 sales between August 2009 and October 2020, 8 Burnside Close, NE16 5QL rose from £164,950 to £210,000, a change of £45,050. That works out to roughly +2.2% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Burnside Close, NE16 5QL have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Burnside Close, NE16 5QL is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in March 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Burnside Close, NE16 5QL?

8 Burnside Close, NE16 5QL has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 35% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NE16 5QL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Burnside Close, NE16 5QL heated?

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

What council tax band is 8 Burnside Close, NE16 5QL?

8 Burnside Close, NE16 5QL is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Burnside Close, NE16 5QL located?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Burnside Close, NE16 5QL?

Police records around 8 Burnside Close, NE16 5QL 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 Burnside Close, NE16 5QL?

The closest primary school to 8 Burnside Close, NE16 5QL is Clover Hill Community Primary School (334m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Whickham School (776m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Burnside Close, NE16 5QL?

The closest bus stop to 8 Burnside Close, NE16 5QL is Broadway - Kiln Rise, 115m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Burnside Close, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5QL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Burnside Close

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

8 Burnside Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16 5QL). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 84 m² the property is well over the postcode median (62 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2009–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £270,000 is 28.6% above the 2020 sale price. Last sale on file: £210,000 in October 2020.

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
Utility roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2020

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from Jun 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

8 Burnside Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£270,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£210,000

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

21 October 2020Most recent
£210,000
+27.3%over 11 years
27 August 2009
£164,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE16 5QL: £239,950 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in NE16 5QL

On the street

Versus other Burnside Close homes

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

Floor Area for 8 Burnside Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,500

Street avg £3,095

Strongly below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Broadway - Kiln Rise — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Clover Hill Community Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE16 5QL

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FAQ

Common questions

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