74 Helmsley Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1DL
About 74 Helmsley Road
74 Helmsley Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE2 1DL). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 68 m² this is the 9th smallest of 18 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 55–125 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2003. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £195,000 is 14% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£234/sq ft) was about 38.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 11 years since the last transfer (May 2015).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 9 March 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
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Planning history
1 application on record at 74 Helmsley Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1DL
- Mar 2003Loft ConversionFullOutcome in report
Installation of 2 rooflights to front and 2 rooflights to rear to provide 3 bedrooms and bathroom in roof space
- Reference
- 2003/0176/01/DET
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.
£195,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 18 years.
£171,000
Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 18 years.
Sales timeline
17 May 2015Most recent
£171,000
+189.8%over 16 years30 July 1998
£59,000
+5.4%over 1 year17 June 1997
£56,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in NE2 1DL: £200,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in NE2 1DL
64 Helmsley Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1DL
Sold Oct 2025
£540,00046 Helmsley Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1DL
Sold Oct 2024
£180,00044 Helmsley Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1DL
Sold Jun 2023
£190,00056 Helmsley Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1DL
Sold Nov 2022
£200,00054 Helmsley Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1DL
Sold Nov 2022
£335,000
Versus other Helmsley Road homes
On epc rating, 74 Helmsley Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,515
Street avg £7,790
Floor Area
68 m²
Street avg 80 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
181/mo
Falling 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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Road noise across the postcode

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