What type of property is 3 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL?

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

What did 3 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL sell for?

3 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL last sold for £160,000 in March 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £115,000 in December 2015, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL?

Across 2 sales between December 2015 and March 2021, 3 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL rose from £115,000 to £160,000, a change of £45,000. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL?

The current EPC rating for 3 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2008. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL?

3 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL?

3 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.

Where is 3 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL located?

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

What is crime like near 3 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL?

Police records around 3 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.

Which schools serve 3 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL?

The closest primary school to 3 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.

What is the nearest station to 3 Kelvin Grove, NE2 1RL?

The closest bus stop to 3 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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3 Kelvin Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1RL

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Kelvin Grove

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

3 Kelvin Grove is a mid-terrace house in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE2 1RL). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 66 m² this is the 30th 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, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2015–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£225/sq ft) was about 53.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2021 for £160,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2016from Oct 2008

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2026from Feb 2016

EPC improved fromD65toC73

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Kelvin Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£154,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£160,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2021Most recent
£160,000
+39.1%over 5 years
18 December 2015
£115,000

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 3 Kelvin Grove runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,424

Street avg £1,801

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 73 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.3 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

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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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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