What type of property is 4 Birch Mews, NE16 6LL?

4 Birch Mews, NE16 6LL is a semi-detached house.

When did 4 Birch Mews, NE16 6LL last change hands?

4 Birch Mews, NE16 6LL last sold for £74,000 in January 2025, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £44,000 in January 2023, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Birch Mews, NE16 6LL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2023 and January 2025, 4 Birch Mews, NE16 6LL rose from £44,000 to £74,000, a change of £30,000. That works out to roughly +29.6% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Birch Mews, NE16 6LL?

The current EPC rating for 4 Birch Mews, NE16 6LL is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2016 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Birch Mews, NE16 6LL?

4 Birch Mews, NE16 6LL has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NE16 6LL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Birch Mews, NE16 6LL heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Birch Mews, NE16 6LL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Birch Mews, NE16 6LL?

4 Birch Mews, NE16 6LL 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 4 Birch Mews, NE16 6LL located?

4 Birch Mews, NE16 6LL sits in Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 Birch Mews, NE16 6LL?

Police records around 4 Birch Mews, NE16 6LL 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.

Which schools serve 4 Birch Mews, NE16 6LL?

The closest primary school to 4 Birch Mews, NE16 6LL is Burnopfield Primary School (350m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 4 Birch Mews, NE16 6LL?

The closest bus stop to 4 Birch Mews, NE16 6LL is Community Centre, 75m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Birch Mews, Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 6LL

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 4 Birch Mews

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

4 Birch Mews is a semi-detached house in Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE16 6LL). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 64 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (64–75 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (76 versus a worst of 53). The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2016 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.

Across 2023–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 29.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £103,000 is 39.2% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£107/sq ft) was about 36.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £74,000 in January 2025.

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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 2023

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 May 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Apr 2016

EPC improved fromF38toC76

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Birch Mews, Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 6LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Birch Mews has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4 Birch Mews valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£103,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 29.6% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£74,000

Growth on file: 29.6% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

17 January 2025Most recent
£74,000
+68.2%over 2 years
16 January 2023
£44,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE16 6LL: £73,000 (2019–2003).

Nearby sales in NE16 6LL

On the street

Versus other Birch Mews homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 4 Birch Mews stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,156

Street avg £761

Strongly above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.5 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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£110k

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NE16 6NE

2 bed1 bath

£112k

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£114k

1 East View, Burnopfield

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£115k

1 Crathorne Court, Burnopfield

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£121k

1 Cawthorne Terrace, Hobson

NE16 6EJ

2 bed

£123k

1 Cedar Crescent, Burnopfield

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£125k

1 Chapel Avenue, Burnopfield

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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

108/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Community Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Burnopfield Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NE16 6LL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE16 6LL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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