What kind of home is 2 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL?

2 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL is a mid-terrace house.

What did 2 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL sell for?

2 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL last sold for £265,000 in November 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL?

The current EPC rating for 2 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in July 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL?

2 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NE2 1RL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL use?

The latest EPC at 2 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL?

2 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL 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.

Which area is 2 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL in?

2 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL sits in Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL?

Police records around 2 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL show an average of 181 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Anti social behaviour makes up roughly 25% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (20% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL?

The closest primary school to 2 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL is St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (270m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Jesmond Park Academy (1.4km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL?

The closest bus stop to 2 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL is Sandyford Road-Cemetery, 122m away. The nearest underground option is Jesmond (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 488m away.

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2 Kelvin Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1RL

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Kelvin Grove

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

2 Kelvin Grove is a mid-terrace house in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE2 1RL). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 74 m² this is the 51st smallest of 68 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 56–120 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 68 units on file. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69).

Today's modelled estimate of £159,000 is 40% below the 2017 sale of £265,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£333/sq ft) was about 126.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in November 2017.

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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

Jul 2018

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 July 2028

1 year remaining

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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Kelvin Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Kelvin Grove has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 notable applications 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.

2 Kelvin Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£159,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£265,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 November 2017Most recent
£265,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE2 1RL: £180,000 (2025–2025).

Nearby sales in NE2 1RL

On the street

Versus other Kelvin Grove homes

Four headline reads against 65 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Kelvin Grove outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,581

Street avg £1,772

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly below

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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

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Newcastle Upon Tyne district page.

Full Newcastle Upon Tyne report

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

Sandyford Road-Cemetery — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NE2 1RL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE2 1RL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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