68 Kelvin Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1RL
About 68 Kelvin Grove
68 Kelvin Grove is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE2 1RL). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 64 m² this is the 22nd smallest of 67 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 (May 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good.
Most recent transfer was September 2025 at £184,725 — fresh data. Across 2002–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£268/sq ft) was about 85.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
68 Kelvin Grove has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
4applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 68 Kelvin Grove
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
Price for 68 Kelvin Grove has grown more than fourfold since the 2002 starting point.
£180,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 24 years.
£184,725
Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 24 years.
Sales timeline
4 September 2025Most recent
£184,725
+44.3%over 6 years6 November 2018
£128,000
+265.7%over 16 years3 January 2002
£35,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in NE2 1RL: £158,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in NE2 1RL
29 Kelvin Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1RL
Sold Oct 2025
£158,00025 Kelvin Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1RL
Sold Nov 2024
£161,0007 Kelvin Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1RL
Sold Jun 2021
£135,0003 Kelvin Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1RL
Sold Mar 2021
£160,00072 Kelvin Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1RL
Sold Feb 2021
£100,000
Everything we know about 68 Kelvin Grove, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
Versus other Kelvin Grove homes
On years held, 68 Kelvin Grove runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,886
Street avg £1,766
Floor Area
64 m²
Street avg 73 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Sandyford Road-Cemetery — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School. 29 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.9dB