What kind of home is 23 Ancrum Way, NE16 5RN?

23 Ancrum Way, NE16 5RN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What did 23 Ancrum Way, NE16 5RN sell for?

23 Ancrum Way, NE16 5RN last sold for £251,000 in November 2025. Before that, it sold for £170,000 in November 2017, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 23 Ancrum Way, NE16 5RN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2017 and November 2025, 23 Ancrum Way, NE16 5RN rose from £170,000 to £251,000, a change of £81,000. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Ancrum Way, NE16 5RN?

The current EPC rating for 23 Ancrum Way, NE16 5RN is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Ancrum Way, NE16 5RN?

23 Ancrum Way, NE16 5RN has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NE16 5RN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Ancrum Way, NE16 5RN use?

The latest EPC at 23 Ancrum Way, NE16 5RN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Ancrum Way, NE16 5RN?

23 Ancrum Way, NE16 5RN is in council tax band C.

Which area is 23 Ancrum Way, NE16 5RN in?

23 Ancrum Way, NE16 5RN sits in Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 23 Ancrum Way, NE16 5RN?

Police records around 23 Ancrum Way, NE16 5RN show an average of 108 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (31% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 23 Ancrum Way, NE16 5RN?

The closest primary school to 23 Ancrum Way, NE16 5RN is Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School (181m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Whickham School (642m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 23 Ancrum Way, NE16 5RN?

The closest bus stop to 23 Ancrum Way, NE16 5RN is Oakfield Road - Fellside Road, 98m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Ancrum Way, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5RN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 23 Ancrum Way

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

23 Ancrum Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16 5RN). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

A recent sale: £251,000 in November 2025. Across 2017–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£265/sq ft) was about 62.2% 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
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)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from May 2013

EPC improved fromD59toC71

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Ancrum Way, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5RN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Ancrum Way 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.

Latest sale on 23 Ancrum Way was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£258,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£251,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

21 November 2025Most recent
£251,000
+47.6%over 8 years
3 November 2017
£170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE16 5RN: £201,500 (2024–2007).

Nearby sales in NE16 5RN

On the street

Versus other Ancrum Way homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 23 Ancrum Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,852

Street avg £2,110

Strongly above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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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Area

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Crime

108/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Oakfield Road - Fellside Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE16 5RN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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