When did 68 Helmsley Road, NE2 1DL last change hands?

68 Helmsley Road, NE2 1DL last sold for £150,000 in October 2003, around 23 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £48,500 in June 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 68 Helmsley Road, NE2 1DL changed over time?

Across 3 sales between June 1997 and October 2003, 68 Helmsley Road, NE2 1DL rose from £48,500 to £150,000, a change of £101,500. That works out to roughly +19.4% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 68 Helmsley Road, NE2 1DL?

68 Helmsley Road, NE2 1DL 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 68 Helmsley Road, NE2 1DL located?

68 Helmsley Road, NE2 1DL sits in Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 68 Helmsley Road, NE2 1DL?

Police records around 68 Helmsley Road, NE2 1DL show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 68 Helmsley Road, NE2 1DL?

The closest primary school to 68 Helmsley Road, NE2 1DL is St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (496m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gateshead College (1.5km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 68 Helmsley Road, NE2 1DL?

The closest bus stop to 68 Helmsley Road, NE2 1DL is Portland Road-Shield Court, 101m away. The nearest underground option is Jesmond (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 513m away.

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68 Helmsley Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1DL

3 sales on record

Council tax

Band A

Overview

About 68 Helmsley Road

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68 Helmsley Road is a property in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE2 1DL). It has council tax band A.

It hasn't traded since October 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.4% per year.

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Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 68 Helmsley Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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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.

68 Helmsley Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Last sold (2003)

£150,000

Growth on file: 19.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

23 October 2003Most recent
£150,000
+183.3%over 4 years
15 July 1999
£52,950
+9.2%over 2 years
8 June 1997
£48,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE2 1DL: £200,000 (2025–2022).

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Area

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Portland Road-Shield Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.7dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for NE2 1DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.9dB

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