28 King Charles Tower, Shield Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1XX
About 28 King Charles Tower
28 King Charles Tower is an end-of-terrace house in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE2 1XX). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 60 m² this is the 39th smallest of 90 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 37–66 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs).
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Energy performance
28 King Charles Tower's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 21 June 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system changed
Wall insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Hot water system upgraded
High performance glazing installed
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Mechanical ventilation installed
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Planning history
28 King Charles Tower 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.
Sales history & valuation
28 King Charles Tower has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£135,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in NE2 1XX: £70,000 (2016–2004).
Nearby sales in NE2 1XX
23 King Charles Tower, Shield Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1XX
Sold May 2016
£67,00019 King Charles Tower, Shield Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1XX
Sold Oct 2015
£72,50021 King Charles Tower, Shield Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1XX
Sold May 2014
£70,00060 King Charles Tower, Shield Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1XX
Sold Jan 2007
£250,00061 King Charles Tower, Shield Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1XX
Sold May 2002
£12,040
Versus other Shield Street homes
28 King Charles Tower outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
75 (C)
Street avg 62 (D)
Floor Area
60 m²
Street avg 55 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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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
Shield Street-Pandon Court — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Christ Church CofE Primary School. 31 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
59.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
49.2dB